Mississippi River Fishing Report: PFAS Concerns, Panfish, Walleye Hotspots

Hey folks, it's Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for today, September 17, 2025, focusing on the Mississippi River around Minneapolis. The weather is looking calm, with gentle winds, but the river is running low, which might affect fishing conditions. Recently, fish in the Mississippi River have been contaminated with PFAS, so be cautious with your catch. For fishing, minnows and small jigs are great for panfish, while spinners can attract walleyes and pike. Trolling along shorelines and near submerged structures is recommended. Hot spots include the area around the Ford Dam and downstream towards Hastings. For walleyes, try using small crankbaits or jigs tipped with live bait. Sunrise is at 6:48 AM, and sunset is at 7:10 PM. Unfortunately, tidal reports aren't relevant here since we're on a river. Thanks for tuning in, folks Don't forget to subscribe for more fishing tips. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.