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Menominee River Fishing Report

Updated Fri, Sep 4, 2026 from live gauge and weather data

The Wisconsin-Michigan border river: the Menominee runs smallmouth, walleye and sturgeon to Green Bay.

4/5
Good. Solid day ahead.Stable-to-falling pressure and workable wind line things up.
Flow
1,330 cfs
Air / High
74 / 75 F
Wind
NE 4 mph

Sources: USGS gauge 04067500, Open-Meteo, solunar calculated for these coordinates.

Satellite view
Friday
4
September 2026

Today's Fishing Report

Generated this morning from live readings: gauge, weather model, sun and moon. A fresh report is published here every morning.

4/5Good. Solid day ahead.Stable-to-falling pressure and workable wind line things up.

Menominee River lines up a genuinely fishable day across the board. The river is running 1,330 cfs, steady over the week. Today brings cloud cover, wind NE around 4 mph, steady pressure near 1012 hPa and a high of 75. Water sits around 73 F for the season (estimated). With the last quarter, the solunar majors run 5:39 AM-7:39 AM and 5:39 PM-7:39 PM: the windows to build the day around.

The plan, species by species

Smallmouth bassExcellent

Peak season. Tubes, jerkbaits and swimbaits around gravel points, boulders and current seams.

WalleyeExcellent

Jig and minnow on rock reefs and points; the evening bite on wind-blown shores is the one to plan around.

MuskellungeExcellent

Bucktails and rubber over cabbage and rock bars; moon majors matter here more than anywhere.

Catfish (blue, channel)Excellent

Drift cut bait across flats near the river channel, or anchor on ledges at dusk.

Tomorrow: Similar at 78 F. The solunar majors shift about 50 minutes later.Next report: Sat, Sep 5, 6:30 AMHow this report is made →

Water and weather

Live readings from Menominee River near McAllister.

Flow, last 30 days

USGS gauge 04067500.

1,2131,5351,8571,330 cfs08/0508/1508/2509/04

Right now

Latest readings

Air temp74 F
High / Low75 / 64 F
WindNE 4-5 mph
Pressure1012.3 hPa, steady
Sky / Rain100% cloud, 69%
Sunrise / Sunset06:16 / 19:23
MoonLast Quarter, 50%
Water temp (seasonal)~73 F est.

Bite planner

Hour-by-hour bite forecast for today. Tap a bar to see why.

5 AM8 AM11 AM2 PM5 PM8 PMsunrisesunsetPRIMEPRIME

Next 7 days

Tap a day for the detailed outlook.

Fri Sep 4 · Showers, 75/64 F, wind 8 mph, rain 69%

Fair or better. Cloud and a rain chance can stretch the morning bite well past breakfast: keep moving baits tied on.

Species guide

The species that matter on Menominee River: seasons, structure and how to fish each one. Today's ratings live in the report above.

Smallmouth bass illustration

Smallmouth bass

Best: May-Oct

Current and rock. Finds gravel flats, boulders and drop-offs, and fights far above its weight. Peak season. Tubes, jerkbaits and swimbaits around gravel points, boulders and current seams.

Walleye illustration

Walleye

Best: May-Jun, Oct

The glass-eyed prize of northern lakes. Low light, wind-blown structure and live bait. Jig and minnow on rock reefs and points; the evening bite on wind-blown shores is the one to plan around.

Muskellunge illustration

Muskellunge

Best: Sep-Nov

The fish of ten thousand casts. Weed edges, rock bars and big-water structure. Bucktails and rubber over cabbage and rock bars; moon majors matter here more than anywhere.

Catfish (blue, channel) illustration

Catfish (blue, channel)

Good year-round

The most reliable bite on most southern waters. Blues run big; channels fill the cooler. Drift cut bait across flats near the river channel, or anchor on ledges at dusk.

When to come: the Menominee River calendar

Activity by species and month, and how the water warms through the year. Tap any cell.

Species activity by month

1 = slow, 5 = peak. Current month highlighted.

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Smallmouth bass
Walleye
Muskellunge
Catfish (blue, channel)
SlowPeak

Water temperature through the year

Typical surface temperature for this water type; today is around 73 F (estimated, not a reading).

4050607080JanMarMayJulSepNovSep, ~73 F now

Angler reports

Real reports from real anglers, reviewed before publishing. The water log below tracks each day automatically.

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Water log, last days

Auto-logged from live data
Thu, Sep 3

4/5 Good. Solid day ahead. Stable-to-falling pressure and workable wind line things up. Smallmouth bass led the card at excellent. High of 75 F, wind to 8 mph.

Wed, Sep 2

4/5 Good. Solid day ahead. Stable-to-falling pressure and workable wind line things up. Smallmouth bass led the card at excellent. High of 83 F, wind to 7 mph.

Tue, Sep 1

5/5 Excellent. Go now. Everything lines up: pressure, wind and light are in your favor. Smallmouth bass led the card at excellent. High of 90 F, wind to 10 mph.

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Before you go

License

Wisconsin requires a valid fishing license for adults. Buy online from the state agency; one-day options exist for visitors.

Regulations

Wisconsin or Michigan license under the boundary-water arrangement: verify current terms. Sturgeon seasons are short and strictly regulated.

Access

Public landings and parks on both banks; Marinette and Menominee at the mouth.

About this water

A 116-mile river forming the Wisconsin-Michigan border, entering Green Bay at Marinette and Menominee.

Fishing Menominee River: the full guide

A border river

The Menominee River forms the Wisconsin-Michigan border for 116 miles before emptying into Green Bay at Marinette and Menominee. Dammed in several places, it runs as a series of flowages and free-flowing reaches. Smallmouth bass are the headline, joined by walleye, northern pike, musky and a lake sturgeon population that draws specialists during the limited season.

Smallmouth and walleye

Smallmouth work the rock, current seams and boulder gardens throughout the free-flowing reaches: tubes, crankbaits and topwater produce, with the fish running good size and receiving modest pressure. Walleye hold the deeper holes and below the dams, taking jigs and crankbaits, best at dawn, dusk and after dark.

Sturgeon and the mouth

Lake sturgeon inhabit the lower river and are managed carefully with a short, limited season: a genuine link to the river’s ancient character. At the mouth, the river meets Green Bay, where walleye, perch and salmon fisheries take over seasonally, giving anglers based in Marinette several distinct options within a few miles.

Marinette County logistics

Access is via numerous public landings and parks on both the Wisconsin and Michigan banks, with the two states maintaining a reciprocal license arrangement for boundary waters: verify current terms. Marinette and Menominee provide services. Dam operations affect flows and where fish position: check conditions before planning.

Common questions

Which license do I need?

Either state covers the boundary water under a reciprocal arrangement: confirm the current terms before fishing.

Are there sturgeon?

Yes: lake sturgeon inhabit the lower river, managed with short, strictly regulated seasons.

What is the main fishery?

Smallmouth bass in the free-flowing reaches, with walleye below the dams and musky for specialists.

Is fishing good at Menominee River right now?

Check the daily report at the top of this page: it is regenerated every morning from live data. Today's read: Good. Solid day ahead. Stable-to-falling pressure and workable wind line things up.

Nearby waters

Oconto River30 miFord River36 miLittle Bay de Noc44 miEscanaba River47 miShawano Lake54 miGreen Bay55 mi
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