Fishing conditions for Poplar Lake (MN)
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and evening
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Now, July 26
9:40 AM
humidity
50%uv index
0lowcloud cover
5%visibility
24kmmoon rise
18:36AMmoon
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Poplar Lake (MN) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Poplar Lake (MN), 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 Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Friday (5 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Poplar Lake (MN).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 90°F (32°C) . Sunrise today: 05:49 AM, sunset: 08:48 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 8.9 mph (4 m/s), with gusts reaching 13.4 mph (6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.8 inHg (757 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:36 PM and moonset at 1:43 AM.
About this spot
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Poplar Lake (MN) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Poplar Lake (MN), 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 Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Friday (5 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Poplar Lake (MN).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 90°F (32°C) . Sunrise today: 05:49 AM, sunset: 08:48 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 8.9 mph (4 m/s), with gusts reaching 13.4 mph (6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.8 inHg (757 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:36 PM and moonset at 1:43 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Poplar Lake is a scenic wilderness lake on the Gunflint Trail in Cook County, Minnesota, serving as a gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and supporting walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and brook trout in the pristine cold-water lake environment of the Minnesota Arrowhead region. Its position on the Gunflint Trail makes it one of the most accessible northern Minnesota BWCAW gateway lakes. Spot Features: Poplar Lake is a Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness gateway lake in Cook County, Minnesota, on the Gunflint Trail, featuring the crystal-clear, cold water typical of superior north country lakes. Walleye are targeted by trolling and jigging, smallmouth bass along the rocky shoreline with crankbaits and jigs, northern pike with large swimbaits near the weed edges. Wilderness canoe access into the BWCAW is available from the lake. Seasonality: Walleye are the primary sport fish at Poplar Lake in the northern Minnesota Boundary Waters area, with peak fishing in spring during the spawning run and in fall. Smallmouth bass are most aggressive in the rocky, clear-water sections in late spring and summer. Northern pike are most aggressive in spring and fall. Brook trout may be present in the coldest, clearest sections.
