Des Moines River 7 Day Fishing Forecast

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Des Moines River 7 Day Fishing Forecast Outlook

Thinking of heading out to Des Moines River Near Swan over the next few days. If so get you'll find all your weather information you'll need over the next seven days. Please ensure to adhere to the fishing regulations for the state. Remember, regulations are there to protect fish species and enable fishing for generations to come. Determine which day is best for you the bag your best catch on Des Moines River.

Wed 6th August, 2025 Weather Conditions For Des Moines River

Temperature

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During the day the maximum temperature will be 89°F with a min temperature of 64°F around Des Moines River . The average temperature will be 75°F during the day.

Cloud Cover & Rain

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You'll need a sun hat today if you head out to Des Moines River as you'll be in the sun more often than not as coverage is only at 13%. With that level of cloud coverage in the sky there is a 0% probability of rain.


Wind Direction

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I'm sure you've heard of the old sying: “Wind from the West, fish bite the best. Wind from the East, fish bite the least. Wind from the North, do not go forth. Wind from the South blows bait in their mouth.”. It's more of a wife tail but always fun to recollect.

Its less so about the direction but the cause for the direction. We’ll cover this more in a blog post soon but for Des Moines River on Wed 6th August will be from a south easterly direction which means fishing is poor.


Wind Speed

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Good news, the wind speed is forecasted to be at 11mph and considered in the optimal range for fishing as the ripples caused by the wind on the water's surface will help hide the line an lure on Des Moines River
Winds may gust up to 15mph


Thu 7th August, 2025 Weather Conditions For Des Moines River

Temperature

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During the day the maximum temperature will be 85°F with a min temperature of 70°F around Des Moines River . The average temperature will be 77°F during the day.

Cloud Cover & Rain

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Pack your bags, rod and head out the door right now as you've got 100% cloud cover over Des Moines River. You chances of bagging a few has increased. With that level of cloud coverage in the sky there is a 0% probability of rain.


Wind Direction

  • Updated Just Now

I'm sure you've heard of the old sying: “Wind from the West, fish bite the best. Wind from the East, fish bite the least. Wind from the North, do not go forth. Wind from the South blows bait in their mouth.”. It's more of a wife tail but always fun to recollect.

Its less so about the direction but the cause for the direction. We’ll cover this more in a blog post soon but for Des Moines River on Thu 7th August will be from a south easterly direction which means fishing is poor.


Wind Speed

  • Updated Just Now

Good news, the wind speed is forecasted to be at 15mph and considered in the optimal range for fishing as the ripples caused by the wind on the water's surface will help hide the line an lure on Des Moines River
Winds may gust up to 20mph


Fri 8th August, 2025 Weather Conditions For Des Moines River

Temperature

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During the day the maximum temperature will be 96°F with a min temperature of 73°F around Des Moines River . The average temperature will be 84°F during the day.

Cloud Cover & Rain

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You'll need a sun hat today if you head out to Des Moines River as you'll be in the sun more often than not as coverage is only at 5%. With that level of cloud coverage in the sky there is a 0% probability of rain.


Wind Direction

  • Updated Just Now

I'm sure you've heard of the old sying: “Wind from the West, fish bite the best. Wind from the East, fish bite the least. Wind from the North, do not go forth. Wind from the South blows bait in their mouth.”. It's more of a wife tail but always fun to recollect.

Its less so about the direction but the cause for the direction. We’ll cover this more in a blog post soon but for Des Moines River on Fri 8th August will be from a south easterly direction which means fishing is poor.


Wind Speed

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It's goin to be a wild one with wind speed forecasted at 16mph and can be difficult and even challenging. Not optimal if you plant to head out to Des Moines River but likely more difficult to get catch
Winds may gust up to 19mph


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