Where would I find Richmond Bay?

It lies in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, at low ground above sea level. Nearest are North La Crosse at 0.5 miles and French Island at 1 mile.

What species has anyone recorded at Richmond Bay?

Open biodiversity records for La Crosse County list common carp, brown trout, bluegill and northern pike. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee.

What depth does Richmond Bay run to?

Nothing on file gives a depth. As a rule on water like this, sandy shallows warm quickly and empty quickly. Overcast days spread the sport across more hours.

Does Richmond Bay freeze?

A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Winter locks it down, and early April brings it back. Averages place the thaw at early April and the freeze at early December.

Can I launch a boat at Richmond Bay?

Boat access is not mapped, so the bank is the way in. Ask locally if the road in crosses private ground. Take litter home, including someone else's.

Do I need a permit for Richmond Bay?

Access is not recorded for this water. Where the approach crosses private land, ask first. Any of them makes a sensible second stop.

Body of water · Wisconsin, US

Richmond Bay Fishing in Wisconsin

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AI Fishing Insight

A cloudless sky and strong light today, with a gentle ripple from the SSW with a softening glass. Black crappie are likely to work the first drop off the flats at Richmond Bay. Everything points to the morning. Trust the forecast and stay out through the window. Falling temperatures are switching fish back on.

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69%

Today’s Fishing forecast

The bites are average now

Night
70%
Morning
89%
Afternoon
69%

Weather conditions

Bite score

69%

The bites are average now

Air temp
49° F
MAX 51° F / MIN 29° F
Pressure
30.1 inHg
-0.03 inHg/h
Wind
6.3 mph SSW
Gusts 19.2 mph
Solunar
Waning crescent
average activity

Hourly weather

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inHg


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