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Saint Croix River

River fishing  Maine · 07:11 - 19:34

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

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
62°
Sun
86%
63°
Best day
Mon
80%
66°
Tue
86%
61°
Wed
79%
62°
Thu
84%
65°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
67°F
Air temp
65°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
29.93 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
20.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:26–08:26 Day 08:26–18:19 Dusk 18:19–20:19

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

Feeding times today

First quarter 42% lit
Major period 18:04–20:04 Major period 06:04–08:04 Minor period 14:22–15:52 Minor period 22:16–23:46

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
65°
12:00
68°
13:00
70°
14:00
72°
15:00
72°
16:00
72°
17:00
70°
18:00
68°
19:00
64°
20:00
61°
21:00
59°
22:00
57°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
61%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
58%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
57%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
55%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
51%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. 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 float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout 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?

Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Saint Croix River right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 15%.