Fishing Report
Salmo Pond Fishing Report
Cross Plains, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Aug 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
43.119380, -89.691480
Est. water temp
82.3°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Cross Plains (Dane County, WI).
Today’s bite
Smallmouth Bass fishing report
Best window today: 1 PM (Excellent · 93/100)
See the full forecast →Species on record
- Black Crappie — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Bluegill — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Pumpkinseed — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Rock Bass — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Yellow Perch — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
Species tagged “Group” were listed by the state under a category (e.g. “Panfish”) for this lake, not an individual-species survey.
Species detail
How to catch them at Salmo Pond
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-20 ft
Black Crappie fishing report →Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-20 ft
Bluegill fishing report →Pumpkinseed feed most actively at Daytime, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 3-10 ft
Pumpkinseed fishing report →Rock Bass feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 22% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 5-15 ft
Rock Bass fishing report →Smallmouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 20-40 ft
Smallmouth Bass fishing report →Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-25 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Salmo Pond · 43.1194, -89.6915
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Shore access
Places to fish from shore
Source: WI DNR Shore Fishing Sites
Nearby
Other lakes nearby
FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Salmo Pond?
State surveys have confirmed Smallmouth Bass in Salmo Pond.
When's the best time to fish Salmo Pond?
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Salmo Pond to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Salmo Pond?
Salmo Pond is near Cross Plains, WI, at 43.1194, -89.6915.
Plan your trip to Salmo Pond
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Salmo Pond, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.