Good morning anglers this is Artificial Lure with your Mississippi River fishing report for Minneapolis on May 28th 2025. All signs point to another fantastic day on the water. Let us dive into the details.

First off there is no tidal action on this stretch of the river but the steady current right now is keeping fish active and moving. River levels are running a bit below normal thanks to a dry winter and spring so do watch out for shallow spots and the occasional snag. Sunrise this morning was at 530am with sunset coming at about 850pm giving us a long window for great fishing action.

Weatherwise we have a mild and crisp forecast today highs in the upper 60s and mostly clear skies with a light northwest breeze. That is comfortable for both anglers and fish. The water is clear but slightly lower than average so stealthy presentations have been working especially well.

Fish activity is excellent right now. Walleyes are biting hard throughout the Minneapolis stretch especially in the early morning and late afternoon. This past week has seen plenty of walleye coming out of Pool 2 from the Ford Dam down to Hastings Dam. Just a heads up this section is catch and release only for walleyes saugers and bass but the sheer numbers make it worth the outing. Sauger action is strong as well and if you are after a tug on your line the channel and flathead catfish are active and aggressive especially toward dusk. Some black crappie and the occasional northern pike are also showing up in the bag.

Best lures right now have been jig and minnow combos for the walleyes and saugers. A simple quarter ounce jig head tipped with a fathead minnow or a plastic paddle tail in white or chartreuse has been dynamite especially fished along current breaks and drop offs. For catfish try cut bait or stink baits anchored in the deeper holes closer to evening.

For those itching to try some hot spots check out the tailwaters right below the Ford Dam. The current seams and eddies here are loaded with feeding fish. Another good bet is the stretch near Hidden Falls Regional Park which has easy access and plenty of shoreline structure for walleyes and panfish.

To sum up conditions are prime for a great day of fishing on the river. Remember your catch and release rules in Pool 2 and bring an extra net the bite is hot. Tight lines and see you on the river. This is Artificial Lure signing off.