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James Lake, New Post, WI · Muskellunge · 2026-11-13
ChangeEstimated species — not a state survey
The state hasn't reported Muskellunge in James Lake. This forecast uses the same bite model, but Muskellunge here is an ESTIMATE inferred from nearby lakes with confirmed surveys (based on 8 lakes within 40 mi, 61% confidence), not a confirmed catch record.
James Lake — Muskellunge
Day-level estimate
Muskellunge at James Lake — 2026-11-17
Poor · 21/100 (estimate)This day is beyond the ~48h hourly forecast, so this is a DAY-LEVEL estimate from the forecast high/low, wind, and solunar timing only — not an hourly breakdown.
- Season
- Fall
- Moon
- 50% illuminated, waxingFirst Quarter
- Forecast high / low
- 53°F / 38°F
- Wind
- 10 mph S
Est. water temp
44.2°Fday estimate
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Below Muskellunge's 75-80°F range
Sun & moon
- Sunrise
- 7:07 AM
- Sunset
- 4:30 PM
- Moonrise
- 1:10 PM
- Moonset
- —
Species context
Why this score
Poor (21/100) for Muskellunge: water is estimated at 44.2°F, below Muskellunge's 75-80°F optimal range. This is a day-level estimate beyond the hourly forecast horizon, so there's no single best hour to break down.
When best caught
It's currently fall. Muskellunge typically hold 8-25 ft deep this time of year — at an estimated 44.2°F, this looks like a slower time of year to target them, since water temp is outside their optimal range.
Current depth
8-25 ft
This is the seasonal depth band from the species model, based on this species' typical behavior, not this lake's actual structure.
Today's solunar periods
- Major: 5:08 AM–7:08 AM
- Minor: 12:40 PM–1:40 PM
- Major: 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Best times
When do muskellunge feed during the day?
Muskellunge feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 50% above the daily average across all four light windows.
- Dawn0.75x
Suppresses feeding activity by about 25%.
- Daytime0.94x
Suppresses feeding activity by about 6%.
- Dusk1.31x
Boosts feeding activity by about 31%.
- Night0.50x
Suppresses feeding activity by about 50%.
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Location
James Lake · 45.9411, -91.1432
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