Fishing conditions for Des moines downtown
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, August 13
10:25 AM
humidity
97%uv index
0lowcloud cover
98%visibility
16kmmoon rise
06:03AMmoon
new moon
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Des moines downtown Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Des moines downtown, 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 Today (2 PM peak), Saturday (5 PM peak) and Tomorrow (2 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Des moines downtown.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 72°F (22°C). Sunrise today: 06:20 AM, sunset: 08:19 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 10.1 mph (4.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 15.1 mph (6.75 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.88 inHg (759 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 6:03 AM and moonset at 7:56 PM.
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Des moines downtown Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Des moines downtown, 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 Today (2 PM peak), Saturday (5 PM peak) and Tomorrow (2 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Des moines downtown.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 72°F (22°C). Sunrise today: 06:20 AM, sunset: 08:19 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 10.1 mph (4.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 15.1 mph (6.75 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.88 inHg (759 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 6:03 AM and moonset at 7:56 PM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026The Des Moines River in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, provides accessible urban fishing for channel catfish, flathead catfish, walleye, sauger, and smallmouth bass in the heart of Iowa's capital city along the Principal Riverwalk. Spot Features: The Des Moines River at Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa, runs through the heart of Iowa's capital city with the Principal Riverwalk providing excellent urban shore fishing for channel catfish, flathead catfish, walleye, sauger, and smallmouth bass in the tidal reach below Saylorville Reservoir. Seasonality: Channel catfish and flathead catfish are the primary targets in the Des Moines River at Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa, year-round, with catfish best in summer. Walleye and sauger are spring and fall targets. Smallmouth bass are summer fish on rocky structure. The downtown Des Moines River stretch is an accessible urban fishery.
