🎣 Fishing Report for Lake Harriet, MN, Hennepin County 🎣
📅 Date of Report: July 7th, 2024
🌡️ Current Water Temperature: 75°F
🌦️ Weather Forecast:
- July 7th – July 8th:
- Conditions: Partly Cloudy
- Max Temperature: 80.44°F
- Min Temperature: 62.57°F
- Wind: Avg 7.98 mph, Max 13.9 mph from the WSW
- Pressure: 29.87 inHg
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Precipitation: 0.18 in
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July 8th – July 9th:
- Conditions: Mostly Clear
- Max Temperature: 81.88°F
- Min Temperature: 62.57°F
- Wind: Avg 6.6 mph, Max 10.45 mph from the WNW
- Pressure: 30.03 inHg
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Precipitation: 0.35 in
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July 9th – July 10th:
- Conditions: Mostly Clear
- Max Temperature: 83.91°F
- Min Temperature: 62.57°F
- Wind: Avg 5.25 mph, Max 6.95 mph from the NNW
- Pressure: 30.05 inHg
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Precipitation: 0.26 in
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July 10th – July 11th:
- Conditions: Mostly Clear
- Max Temperature: 84.24°F
- Min Temperature: 63.93°F
- Wind: Avg 5.97 mph, Max 9.69 mph from the NNE
- Pressure: 30.07 inHg
- Precipitation: 0.57 in
🐟 Key Fish Behavior Analysis:
- Trout: With the stable weather, trout will likely be more active in deeper waters during the midday periods.
- Bass: The warm temperatures can make bass more aggressive, especially in the early mornings and evenings.
- Perch: Perch may be found near submerged structures in shallower areas due to the clear conditions.
Conclusion: Expect increased bass activity during the cooler parts of the day and focus on deeper waters for trout.
🎣 Actionable Hotspot & Technique Advice:
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Optimal Fishing Windows: Early mornings and evenings are prime times. Focus on western shores with swimbaits for bass during east winds.
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Lure Pattern Suggestions: Start with topwater frogs in low pressure, then switch to crankbaits if needed.
🎣 Tackle Recommendations:
- Trout: Light to medium spinning rod, 6-8 lb test monofilament line.
- Bass: Medium-heavy baitcasting combo, 12-15 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Perch: Light spinning setup, 4-6 lb test monofilament line.
Reasoning: Each setup is tailored to the specific behavior and preferences of the fish species under the current weather conditions.
🌊 Water Temperature Insights:
- Trout: Look for them in cooler, deeper waters during the day.
- Bass: Explore shallower areas with cover during sunrise and sunset for active bass feeding.
- Perch: Search for them near structures or drop-offs in the shallows.
⚠️ Safety Reminders:
- Always stay aware of changing weather conditions and have suitable gear ready.
- Follow all local regulations and make safety a priority on your fishing trip.
🎣 Tight lines and happy fishing at Lake Harriet! 🐟
🌐 This report will be updated regularly to reflect changing weather conditions.
