Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Mississippi River fishing report for March 15, 2025. Let me tell you, the fishing is really starting to heat up around Minneapolis as we head into spring.

First off, we've got a beautiful day ahead of us. Sunrise was at 7:23 AM and sunset will be at 7:18 PM. Temps are looking to hit the mid-50s with partly cloudy skies and light winds out of the southwest. Water temps are hovering around 45 degrees.

Now for the good stuff - the fish are biting! We're seeing a nice uptick in walleye and sauger activity as they start their pre-spawn feeding frenzy. Anglers have been having luck jigging with minnows or plastics in 15-20 feet of water, especially around current breaks and wing dams. Some real nice eaters in the 15-18 inch range being caught.

Bass fishing is also picking up, with smallmouth starting to move into shallower water. Crankbaits and jerkbaits have been producing well, especially in rocky areas. A few largemouth are being caught on spinnerbaits around wood cover too.

For bait, can't go wrong with minnows right now. Fathead minnows for walleye and shiners for bass. As for lures, I'd recommend having some jigs, crankbaits, and soft plastics on hand. Chartreuse and white have been hot colors.

A couple hot spots to check out - the area below Lock and Dam 1 has been producing some nice walleye, and the rocky shorelines around Nicollet Island are holding some good smallmouth.

Remember to grab your 2025 fishing license if you haven't already. Tight lines everyone, and I'll catch you next time!