Summertime Fishing on the Mississippi: Minneapolis Bite Report for June 22, 2025

Artificial Lure checking in with your Mississippi River fishing report for Minneapolis, June 22, 2025. First light hit the river at 5:26 a.m. today, and we’re looking at a sunset around 9:03 p.m. The weather’s prime for a day on the water—mostly sunny skies, gentle breeze, and temps climbing from the high 60s into the low 80s, making for a comfortable summer outing. No tides here on the upper river, but recent flows remain steady, so anglers can focus on their favorite spots without dramatic changes in water level slowing the bite. Fish have been snappy early and late; low-light periods are still best for the most action. Walleyes and crappies are both hitting strong during those sunrise and sunset windows, according to Outdoor News’ June 18 report. Folks trolling crankbaits along the river’s rock and sand transitions, or jigging with a minnow, are pulling a mixed bag—walleyes in the 14–20 inch range and plump crappies filling out stringers. Don’t overlook the bass bite. The Mississippi around Minneapolis has been churning out quality smallmouth, and some anglers have tangled with surprise largemouths and the occasional northern pike, as noted in the Spreaker update from June 6. Best baits right now? Nightcrawlers or fathead minnows on a jig for walleye and sauger are tough to beat. For bass, cast soft-plastic craws, Ned rigs, or topwater plugs right near shoreline structure or wing dams. Those after crappie are finding steady success with small tube jigs and live minnows in quiet current breaks and backwaters. And with muskie season open as of June 7, ambitious anglers are tossing big bucktails and glide baits along weedlines and current seams—just remember to bring heavy gear and keep your fingers clear! A couple hot spots to circle for your next outing: Boom Island Park is a perennial favorite for shore and kayak anglers, serving up consistent multi-species action. The stretch below Ford Dam (Lock & Dam No. 1) is also worth a visit—here, you’ll find walleye, sauger, and a shot at trophy channel cats, with active fishing nearly year-round per the Minnesota DNR’s Central Region outlook. For those after bass, target the riprap shorelines near the Lowry Avenue Bridge—smallies love those rocky ambush spots. Recent reports have included solid numbers: anglers pulling limits of eater-size walleye, scattered pike, jumbo perch, and panfish. There’s even been talk of a few monster muskies following bucktails in clear water, so keep those hooks sharp and your drag set loose. Thanks for tuning in to today’s river report. Don’t forget to subscribe for daily updates and river tips. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.