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Saint Croix River

River fishing  Maine · 07:03 - 19:48

Saint Croix River is a river in Maine. The main target species are White Bass, Bluegill and Muskellunge.

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Prime 68% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
71°
Sun
84%
63°
Best day
Mon
79%
70°
Tue
76%
69°
Wed
80%
72°
Thu
84%
60°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
66°F
Air temp
60°F
Wind
13 mph
Pressure
29.8 inHg → stable
Clouds
65.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:18–08:18 Day 08:18–18:33 Dusk 18:33–20:33

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

New moon 0% lit
Major period 12:42–14:42 Major period 00:42–02:42 Minor period 06:49–08:19 Minor period 19:05–20:35

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

11:00
60°
12:00
61°
13:00
63°
14:00
64°
15:00
64°
16:00
65°
17:00
64°
18:00
63°
19:00
61°
20:00
58°
21:00
54°
22:00
53°

Likely catch now (12 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
68%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
59%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
58%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
56%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
56%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land White Bass, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout and Largemouth Bass.

For White Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and shiny for white bass.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Saint Croix River?

Anglers here regularly land White Bass, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Saint Croix River?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Saint Croix River?

For White Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Saint Croix River right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 18%.