Mississippi River Minneapolis Fishing Report May 2025: Walleye, Sauger, Catfish Action Abounds Podcast Por arte de portada

Mississippi River Minneapolis Fishing Report May 2025: Walleye, Sauger, Catfish Action Abounds

Mississippi River Minneapolis Fishing Report May 2025: Walleye, Sauger, Catfish Action Abounds

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 Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for the Mississippi River around Minneapolis for May 19, 2025.

Today’s conditions are looking good for an enjoyable day on the water. Sunrise was at 5:54 AM with sunset expected around 8:24 PM, giving anglers plenty of daylight for fishing. The weather is mild and stable, typical springtime with comfortable temperatures, making it perfect to spend time along the riverbanks or in a boat. The river levels remain a bit lower than usual due to a dry winter and spring, so watch out for rocks and snags if you’re navigating the river[3][4].

There’s no tidal movement on the Mississippi as it’s a large river system, but water flow is steady and consistent, which helps keep fish active. Overall fish activity is high right now, especially for walleye and sauger, as they are in a transitional period and moving into prime bite zones. The walleye and sauger fishing is especially productive in Pool 2, which runs from Ford Dam down to Hastings. Here, the bite is steady below the dams and near current breaks. Anglers are finding success using jigs tipped with live minnows or soft plastics. Crankbaits are also a top choice during early mornings and evenings. Remember, Pool 2 is catch-and-release for walleye, sauger, and bass, but the numbers and quality of fish make it well worth fishing there[1][3][4].

Channel and flathead catfish are also showing good numbers this time of year, and they tend to get more active as water temperatures climb. White bass action is picking up nicely too. For panfish fans, bluegill, crappie, and bass are all biting well this season, with good population sizes and quality fish available after a winter with less ice fishing pressure[4][5].

If you're looking for hotspots, I recommend:

- Just below Ford Dam in Pool 2: Current breaks here concentrate walleye and sauger.
- Backwaters and connected lakes in Pool 2: These are great for pike and catfish, especially where lower water levels have concentrated fish[3][4].

In terms of the best bait and lures to use, jigs tipped with minnows are top-notch for walleye and sauger. Soft plastics that imitate small baitfish also work well. Crankbaits in natural colors are a solid choice when fishing early or late in the day. For catfish, try stinkbaits or cut bait along the bottom near structure and deeper holes. Panfish will respond well to small jigs and live worms or crickets.

In sum, this is a fantastic time to be fishing the Mississippi River around Minneapolis. With good weather, steady flow, and active fish, your chances of landing walleye, sauger, catfish, pike, and panfish are high. Just be mindful of the lower water levels when boating or wading. Get out there and enjoy the bite! Artificial Lure signing off[1][3][4][5].
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