Fishing conditions for Basswood Lake
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 28
5:27 PM
humidity
49%uv index
0lowcloud cover
9%visibility
24kmmoon rise
18:35AMmoon
new moon
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Basswood Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Basswood Lake, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Thursday (2 AM peak), Sunday (5 AM peak) and Today (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Basswood Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 81°F (27°C). Sunrise today: 04:36 AM, sunset: 07:50 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 3.6 mph (1.6 m/s), with gusts reaching 5.4 mph (2.4 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.83 inHg (758 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 6:35 PM and moonset at 2:06 AM.
About this spot
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Basswood Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Basswood Lake, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Thursday (2 AM peak), Sunday (5 AM peak) and Today (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Basswood Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 81°F (27°C). Sunrise today: 04:36 AM, sunset: 07:50 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 3.6 mph (1.6 m/s), with gusts reaching 5.4 mph (2.4 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.83 inHg (758 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 6:35 PM and moonset at 2:06 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Basswood Lake is a celebrated wilderness lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on the Minnesota-Canada border in Lake County, one of the most famous canoe country lakes in North America, supporting walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and lake trout in exceptional wilderness lake water accessible by canoe from multiple entry points. Spot Features: Basswood Lake is a famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness lake in Lake County, Minnesota, one of the most popular canoe entry points on the US-Canada border. Walleye by trolling and jigging in the main lake channels, smallmouth bass along the rocky shoreline with crankbaits, pike near the weed edges, lake trout by trolling at depth in the deeper sections. Seasonality: Walleye are the primary sport fish at Basswood Lake, with peak fishing in spring during the spawning period and in fall. Smallmouth bass are most aggressive in the rocky, clear sections in late spring and summer. Northern pike are most aggressive in spring and fall. Lake trout hold in the deep sections of this boundary waters lake.
