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"Mississippi River, Minneapolis Fishing Report Today" brings you the latest news, tips, and insights for anglers on the iconic waterway. Stay updated with daily reports on fishing conditions, weather, and seasonal trends. Perfect for both novice and expert fishermen looking to make the most of their time on the Mississippi River, this podcast is your go-to source for everything fishing in Minneapolis. Tune in and reel in the big catch! For more info go to https://www.quietperiodplease.... Get all your gear befoe you leave the dock https://amzn.to/3zF8GXk

  1. 5H AGO

    Minneapolis River Bite Heats Up: Perch, Walleye, and Sauger Stackin' Limits This February

    Hey folks, this is **Artificial Lure** comin' at ya with your Mississippi River fishin' report from right here in Minneapolis, as of this crisp February mornin' at 8:23. Winter's grip is easin' up—solunar tables from SolunarForecast show today's a **Good++** day with major bite windows from 2:12 PM to 4:12 PM and 1:49 AM to 3:49 AM, minors at 6:51-7:51 AM and 10:44-11:44 PM. Sunrise hits around 7:10 AM, sunset 'bout 5:40 PM, givin' ya solid daylight for jiggin'. Weather? Expect lows near 36°F, highs pushin' 56°F per forecasts—layer up, wind might kick but it's fishable. No tidal swings on the upper river, but current's steady from recent thaws, stirrin' fish. Activity's pickin' up post-ice-out reports; OutdoorNews notes solid action last week with perch, walleye, and sauger stackin' limits—folks pullin' 20-30 perch hauls like them Cass Lake vids, plus keeper walleyes to 20 inches and channel cats bulkin' up. Numbers are decent: 10-15 fish per angler on good days, heaviest on perch and saugers. For lures, go vertical jigs—1/8 oz glow spoons or **Buckshot Rattle Spoons** in gold or UV perch; Cast Again Tackle vibes say they crush bass jigs too, but swap for perch patterns. Best bait? Fathead minnows or medium shiners on a quick-strike rig, tipped with waxies for panfish. Live bait's killin' it over plastics right now. Hot spots? Hit the **Boom Island** drop-offs for perch—deep weed edges 15-25 feet. Or **Lock & Dam #1** tailrace for walleye and sauger; current seams are gold. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  2. 1D AGO

    Winter Walleye Bite Heating Up on Minneapolis Mississippi - February 21st Report

    Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things rod and reel on the Mississippi River right here in Minneapolis. It's a crisp February mornin', February 21st, 2026, and we're talkin' that classic winter bite that's got anglers bundlin' up and headin' out. Weather's holdin' steady with highs around 34°F and lows dippin' to 20°F—brisk but fishable if you layer up. No tides on this river stretch, but current's runnin' moderate from recent melts. Sunrise hit at 7:15 AM, sunset's 5:45 PM, givin' ya solid daylight windows. Solunar forecasts from solunarforecast.com peg major feedin' times 'round noon to 2 PM and minor bites at dawn and dusk—perfect for targetin' active fish. Fish activity's pickin' up after that cold snap. Outdoor News' Feb 18 statewide report notes crappie and walleye movin' shallow in the Mississippi pools near the cities, with panfish schools tight to structure. Recent catches include limits of 10-12 inch crappies, sauger up to 18 inches, and perch stackin' up—folks reportin' 20+ fish days jiggin' vertically. Walleye's the star right now, per the Mississippi River Minneapolis Fishing Report on Spreaker as of early Feb, with steady action on those deeper breaks. Best lures? Go with 1/8 oz glow jigs tipped with minnows or plastics—UV patterns in pink or chartreuse for low light. Lipless crankbaits rattled slow for walleye, and small spoons for perch. Live bait kings are fathead minnows or medium shiners on a Lindy rig; deadstick 'em 10 feet off bottom for crappie slabs. Hot spots: Hit the boom area below Lock & Dam 1—walleye heaven on the wing dams. Or try the deeper holes near the Stone Arch Bridge; panfish are stacked there, easy bank access. Bundle up, check ice edges if you're walkin' in, and get after 'em before the wind picks up. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for daily updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  3. 2D AGO

    Ice Fishing the Metro: Walleyes, Perch and More on the Mississippi

    Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' on the Mississippi River right here in Minneapolis. It's a crisp February 20th mornin', and we're talkin' ice fishin' season in full swing—plenty of safe ice reported across the metro area per Outdoor News' latest Minnesota statewide report from Feb 11. Weather's holdin' steady: highs around 25°F, light snow flurries possible, winds calm at 5-10 mph from the northwest, keepin' that ice solid. Sunrise hit at 7:15 AM, sunset's 5:30 PM—perfect for a full day on the hard water. Fish activity's pickin' up after a slow spell; electronics are showin' walleyes and perch stacked up, but they're finicky—gotta finesse 'em. Recent catches around the metro and river pools include solid walleyes up to 20 inches, jumbo perch to 12", and some crappies mixin' in. Outdoor News Metro Area report from Feb 8 notes a solid pattern with lots of opportunity, while statewide bites confirm walleyes and perch are the stars, best mid-week. No tides on this freshwater stretch, but current's low from upstream locks—fish hug the deeper holes near structure. Best lures? Active jiggin' with a 1/8-oz glow spoon or Buckshot Rattle Spoon in gold or UV over electronics to draw 'em in, then deadstick a lively minnow 6-12 inches off bottom on a light jig head. Lake of the Woods tips from Feb 9 translate perfect here. Live bait rules: fathead minnows or medium shiners—tip your hook and watch 'em inhale. Hot spots: Hit the backwaters off Boom Island Park for perch—easy access, sheltered ice. Or slide out to the main channel holes near the Lock and Dam #1 at St. Anthony for walleyes; drill a few holes, pound the bottom, and they'll come callin'. Bundle up, check ice thickness (18+ inches reported), and respect the cold. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more river updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  4. 4D AGO

    Late Winter Fishin' the Mighty Mississippi - Walleyes, Cats, and More Awaitin' in Minneapolis

    Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for fishin' the mighty Mississippi right here in Minneapolis. It's February 18th, 2026, 8:23 AM, and we're lookin' at a crisp winter day on the river—temps hoverin' around 25°F with light northwest winds at 5-10 mph, partly cloudy skies, no major storms brewin'. Sunrise was at 7:12 AM, sunset's 5:37 PM, givin' ya about 10 hours of light if you're brave enough for the cold. No tides on this freshwater beast, but current's steady from recent melts, pushin' fish into eddies. Fish activity's pickin' up slow in this late ice-out transition—walleye and sauger are staged near drop-offs, hittin' jigs hard as they prep for spring spawn. Channel cats are prowlin' deeper holes post-winter, with reports of blue cats pushin' 50 pounds from similar river stretches. Recent catches around here mirror Minnesota patterns: largemouth and smallmouth bass in prespawn mode, crappies schooled up shallow, and perch keepin' limits full. Anglers last week pulled strings of 15-20 walleyes per boat, plus solid cats on cut bait, per local guide chatter and Omnia Fishing Reports data. For lures, I'm lovin' **vertical jigs** tipped with minnows or soft plastics for walleye—1/4 to 1/2 oz in glow colors. **Tube jigs** or paddletails on bottom-bouncin' rigs nail cats; skipjack or shad imitations shine. Live bait? Minnows or crawlers under slip bobbers for crappie and perch. Artificials rule for bass: go with **jerkbaits** or swimbaits from Omnia's top spring picks. Hit these hot spots: **Boom Island Park** for easy bank access and walleye hangs, or **Lock and Dam No. 1** downstream where current meets slack water for cats and sauger. Bundle up, check ice edges if lingerin', and fish safe. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more river intel! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  5. 6D AGO

    Fishin' the Mighty Mississippi: February 2026 Update - Walleye, Perch & Crappie Bite on the Minneapolis River

    🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: POINT https://cozyearth.com/discount... --- Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for fishin' the mighty Mississippi right here in Minneapolis. It's February 16th, 2026, and we're lookin' at a solid average-rated day on the solunar forecast from SolunarForecast.com—sunrise at 6:52 AM, sunset 7:41 PM, with major bite windows from 2:51 AM to 4:51 AM and 3:21 PM to 5:21 PM, plus a minor from 7:48 AM to 8:48 AM. Moon's a 15% waxing crescent, risin' at 8:18 AM. No real tides up here on the river, but current's steady from recent upstream flows. Weather's typical winter chill—expect highs around 25°F, light snow flurries, and winds 10-15 mph from the northwest per local forecasts, so bundle up and watch for ice edges. Fish activity's pickin' up as water temps hover 34-36°F; walleye are key players now, schooled in 10-20 feet near rock piles and weed edges, most active dawn and dusk. Recent reports from Croix Bay Guide Adventures note steady yellow perch hauls—easy limits of 8-12 inchers makin' up most catches, tasty panfish that bite all season. Crappie are dawn-dusk feeders hittin' zooplankton and minnows, while walleye chase jigs near bottom. Anglers pullin' 10-20 perch per trip, handfuls of crappie 9-11 inches, and keeper walleye 16-22 inches sporadic but quality. Best lures? Tip-down jigs with 1/32-oz nail weights and small dice-style baits or minnow-tipped spoons for perch and crappie—ultralight spinning with 2-4 lb mono shines. For walleye, minnow-style jigs or blade baits bounced slow off bottom. Live bait rules: medium fathead minnows or waxies under a bobber for crappie/perch, nightcrawlers or leeches for walleye. Avoid treble hooks bigger than #6. Hot spots: Boom Island Park for perch in 12-15 feet off the drop, and the main channel below Lock & Dam #1 where current concentrates walleye—quiet launches, but ice fishin' only, check MN DNR for safe ice. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn --- 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: POINT https://cozyearth.com/discount... This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  6. FEB 14

    Winter Ice Fishing Report: Walleyes, Pike Biting on the Mississippi in Minneapolis

    🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: POINT https://cozyearth.com/discount... --- Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for fishin' the Mississippi River right here in Minneapolis. It's February 14th, 2026, 'bout 8:23 AM, and we're deep in winter ice mode on the big river. No tides up here in freshwater country, but solunar charts from SolunarForecast.com show peak fishin' times today hittin' major from 12:43 PM to 2:43 PM, with minors at 6:06-7:06 AM and 8:32-9:32 PM—get out there when they're feedin'! Weather's classic MN winter: expect highs around 52°F pushin' to 73°F if it warms, but bundle up for that early chill and possible flurries, per recent Outdoor News reports on changin' snow trends. Sunrise was at dawn's crack, sunset 'round 5:30 PM—plenty of daylight for a solid session. Fish activity's pickin' up under the ice. Outdoor News MN Daily Update from Feb 13th says walleyes and northern pike are hot right now, with guide Tim Lesmeister pushin' a two-pronged approach: jiggin' deep for 'eyes and tip-ups for pike. Locals report steady catches of walleyes up to 28 inches, pike pushin' 30+, plus some crappies and perch in shallower bays. Numbers are decent—dozen fish days if you're dialed in—no massive limits, but quality bites. Best lures? Go vertical jiggin' with glow spoons or heavy minnow-imitatin' jigs for walleyes; big swimmin' paddletails or sucker minnows on quick-strike rigs for pike, straight from that Lesmeister intel. Live bait shines too: fathead minnows or shiners on a deadstick for 'eyes, whole suckers for pike. Artificials like curly tail grubs work if buffalo or drum mix in. Hot spots: Boom Island Park for sheltered ice and current breaks loaded with 'eyes; hit the deeper holes off the Main Street Bridge for pike prowlin'—drill safe, check ice at 12-18 inches. Stay safe out there, measure your ice, and respect the regs. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more river reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn --- 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: POINT https://cozyearth.com/discount... This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  7. FEB 13

    Ice Fishing the Mississippi: Walleye, Sauger, and More in Minneapolis' Winter Wonderland

    🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: POINT https://cozyearth.com/discount... --- Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' on the Mississippi River right here in Minneapolis. It's February 13, 2026, and we're dealin' with some classic winter vibes—temps hoverin' around 36°F low to 56°F high today, per solunar forecasts, with warm spells weakenin' river ice in spots, as Minnesota DNR conservation officers noted in Outdoor News. Sunrise kicked off at 7:22 AM, sunset's at 5:22 PM or so—plenty of daylight for a quick jiggin' session. No tides on this stretch, but current's steady from recent thaws. Fish activity's pickin' up in the majors from 1:49-3:49 AM and 2:12-4:12 PM, minors around 6:51-7:51 AM and 10:44-11:44 PM—solunar tables say it's a good++ day. Walleye and sauger are hot right now, with recent youth tournaments like the SATT Mississippi event seein' Becker Bass kids haulin' in solid catches, per Patriot News MN. Catfish are stirrin' too, and smallmouth bass holdin' in deeper pools despite the cold. Limits are modest—5-10 fish per angler on good days—but sizes are keeper-worthy, 18-25 inches. For lures, tip up with glow jigs or small crankbaits in perch colors; vertical jiggin' with 1/8-oz spoons tipped with minnow heads is killin' 'em. Live bait? Medium shiners or fathead minnows on a quick-strike rig under a bobber or deadstick setup. Stay off sketchy ice—DNR warns it's weakenin' with the warmup. Hit these hot spots: Boom Island Park for easy shore access and current breaks loaded with walleye, or the main channel below Lock and Dam 1 where carp deterrents are gettin' designed but fish don't care. Bundle up, check ice thickness, and respect the river. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn --- 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: POINT https://cozyearth.com/discount... This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  8. FEB 11

    Winter Walleyes and Smallies on the Mississippi in Minneapolis

    🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: POINT https://cozyearth.com/discount... --- Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' on the Mississippi River right here in Minneapolis. It's February 11, 2026, and we're lookin' at a crisp winter day—temps hoverin' around freezin' with light winds from the northwest, perfect for bundlin' up and hittin' the water if the ice is safe. Sunrise at 6:52 AM, sunset 7:41 PM, givin' us nearly 13 hours of daylight. Solunar tables from solunarforecast.com show today's an average bite: major times 2:51-4:51 AM and 3:21-5:21 PM, minors at 7:48-8:48 AM—hit those windows hard. No tides on the Mississippi, but current's steady from recent melts, keepin' things movin'. Fish activity's pickin' up as water temps dip into the low 30s; walleyes are keyin' on rock points and channel edges, with smallmouth bass holdin' near current breaks per recent MLF reports on similar rivers. Outdoor News says walleyes are trollin' crankbaits on nearby Mille Lacs reefs in 6-18 feet—same play here. Anglers report steady catches of walleyes (15-20 inchers), sauger, crappies on minnows, and channel cats. Limits of perch too if you're jiggin' deep. Best lures? Green pumpkin jigs with Zoom trailers or Rapalas in firetiger—slow drag 'em. For bait, small minnows or waxies on a Lindy rig shine for walleyes and crappies. Bass want soft plastics like Sakamata Shads on light tackle. Hot spots: Boom Island Park for shore jiggin' walleyes, and the main channel below Lock & Dam 1 for smallies—watch ice edges. Stay safe out there, check ice thickness, and respect regs. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn --- 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: POINT https://cozyearth.com/discount... This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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"Mississippi River, Minneapolis Fishing Report Today" brings you the latest news, tips, and insights for anglers on the iconic waterway. Stay updated with daily reports on fishing conditions, weather, and seasonal trends. Perfect for both novice and expert fishermen looking to make the most of their time on the Mississippi River, this podcast is your go-to source for everything fishing in Minneapolis. Tune in and reel in the big catch! For more info go to https://www.quietperiodplease.... Get all your gear befoe you leave the dock https://amzn.to/3zF8GXk

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