Fishing conditions for Snelling Lake
07:24
18:33
Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and afternoon
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Now, October 13
6:29 AM
humidity
74%uv index
0lowcloud cover
80%visibility
24kmmoon rise
09:48AMmoon
new moon
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Snelling Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Snelling 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 (5 AM peak), Saturday (5 AM peak) and Friday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Snelling Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 57°F (14°C). Sunrise today: 07:24 AM, sunset: 06:33 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
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 29.8 inHg (757 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:48 AM and moonset at 6:59 PM.
About this spot
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Snelling Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Snelling 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 (5 AM peak), Saturday (5 AM peak) and Friday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Snelling Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 57°F (14°C). Sunrise today: 07:24 AM, sunset: 06:33 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
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 29.8 inHg (757 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:48 AM and moonset at 6:59 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Snelling Lake is a small freshwater lake in Fort Snelling State Park in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, Minnesota, providing accessible multi-species fishing in an urban park setting. Managed by MN DNR, it supports largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and northern pike and serves as a convenient fishing destination for Minneapolis and St. Paul residents within Fort Snelling State Park. Spot Features: Snelling Lake is a small Minnesota lake in Fort Snelling State Park in the Twin Cities metro area. The lake features vegetated shallows, submerged woody debris, and open-water areas that concentrate the diverse species assemblage. Bass and bluegill are targeted near the vegetated margins, crappie on jigs and minnows around brush piles, pike with spinnerbaits and live bait near the weed edges. Shore access is available from the state park. Seasonality: Largemouth bass and bluegill are the primary targets at Snelling Lake year-round, with bass peaking in spring during spawning and bluegill most active in late spring and summer. Black crappie move to shallow structure in spring for their spawn. Northern pike are most aggressive in spring and fall when cooler water energizes them and can be caught through the ice in Minnesota winters.
