Napp

See what's biting near you
All spots

Saint Croix River

River fishing  Maine · 05:41 - 21:18

Saint Croix River is a river in Maine. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

View on Google Maps Directions

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
70°F
Air temp
73°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
29.82 inHg → stable
Clouds
58.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:56–06:56 Dusk 20:03–22:03 Night 22:03–04:56

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

Next hours

11:00
73°
12:00
74°
13:00
74°
14:00
74°
15:00
75°
16:00
75°
17:00
74°
18:00
72°
19:00
70°
20:00
67°
21:00
64°
22:00
60°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Channel Catfish
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
27%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
Tap for details ↗
Walleye
Walleye
Sander vitreus
17%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees.
Tap for details ↗
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
8%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
Tap for details ↗
Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
8%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
Tap for details ↗
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
8%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
Tap for details ↗
Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
6%
Slow during the night, peak season.
Tap for details ↗
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
6%
Slow during the night, peak season.
Tap for details ↗
Black Crappie
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
5%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees.
Tap for details ↗
Bluegill
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
4%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season.
Tap for details ↗
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
4%
Slow during the night.
Tap for details ↗
Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
4%
Slow during the night.
Tap for details ↗
White Bass
White Bass
Morone chrysops
3%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees.
Tap for details ↗

About the fishing here

Saint Croix River is a river in Maine.

Popular catches here include Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass and Brook Trout.

Channel Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a ledger bait for channel catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for channel catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Ledger bait for channel catfish: Stinkbait on the bottom.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural scent bait, scent over colour for channel catfish.
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:

Take Me Fishing

Map

More waters nearby

Saint Croix River Maine · 5.9 mi away Saint Croix River Maine · 6.0 mi away Saint Croix River Maine · 6.3 mi away Saint Croix River Maine · 6.4 mi away Saint Croix River Maine · 17.1 mi away Saint Croix River Maine · 22.7 mi away Saint Croix River Maine · 28.7 mi away Saint Croix River Maine · 29.0 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Saint Croix River?

Popular catches here include Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Black Crappie.

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?

Channel Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Saint Croix River right now?

Right now Channel Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 27%.