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Mississippi River Pools 9 to 15: River levels remain high with Lansing at 12.04 feet, Lynxville, Wis., at 22.0 feet, Marquette at 15.5 feet, and Guttenberg at 13.76 feet on Thursday morning. Additionally, Dubuque was 16.8 feet, Bellevue at 15.2 feet, and Camanche at 17.2 feet as of Tuesday morning. These are the highest river levels since 2004 and the Mississippi is in low-level flood stage. Water temperature has continued to rise and is near 55 degrees; however, most fishing activity has been curtailed due to high water. Boaters are reminded to be extremely cautious of floating debris as several large trees and other debris have been floating down the river. Anglers should call ahead to see if the boat ramps are usable.

A few sauger and walleye are being caught upstream of Lansing near Victory, Wis., (Pool 9). Anglers are using a variety of jigs tipped with minnows. Some small walleye, sauger and white bass are also being caught in the tailwater at Guttenberg (Pool 11) using jigs tipped with a minnow. A few other species are beginning to bite including largemouth bass, carp and freshwater drum. Most reports come from anglers fishing the shorelines.

Rainfall continues to hamper fishing activity on rivers in northeast Iowa with water levels that are four to five times higher than typical mean values on the Cedar River (Mitchell, Floyd, Chickasaw, Bremer and Black Hawk), West Fork Cedar River (Butler and Black Hawk), Maquoketa River (Delaware, Jones and Jackson), and Wapsipinicon River (Buchanan). Look for fishing to improve on rivers if rainfall ends or slows for four to five days. Of these rivers, the Maquoketa River will improve the fastest, followed by the West Fork Cedar River, Cedar River and finally the Wapsipinicon River. Some walleyes are being caught on jigs and crankbaits fished in areas off the main channel in the Cedar and Maquoketa rivers.

Turkey River (Fayette and Clayton) and Upper Iowa River (Winneshiek and Allamakee): Rainy conditions have kept both river levels high, but in between rain events, water clarity does improve. The white sucker run has started and should only improve as water temperatures rise. Try a night crawler with a heavy slip sinker to adjust in the current. Alice Wyth, George Wyth and South Prairie lakes (Black Hawk): Fishing is fair for crappie. Use small jigs (1/64 - 1/32 ounce) fished slowly for best success, or try small minnows fished on a slip bobber rig. Avenue of the Saints Lake (Bremer): Anglers are catching a few nice bass. Fish soft baits with a slow presentation for best success.

Casey Lake (Tama): Fishing is fair for bluegills, with small baits and sinking flies providing the best action.

Heritage Pond (Dubuque): Rain on April 19 postponed the trout stocking until April 26. Bring the kids and enjoy a spring weekend next to the water with the chance of having a tasty rainbow trout supper. A trout fee is required to fish for and possess trout.

Hendricks Lake (Howard) and Volga Lake (Fayette): Try catching channel catfish in the shallow coves in these lakes when the wind is blowing into the coves. The catfish feed on dead fish pushed into these areas.

Lake Delhi (Delaware): Some channel catfish are being caught using dead baits or night crawlers fished near structure.

Lake Meyer (Winneshiek): A few smaller largemouth bass have been biting on soft plastics or spinners worked along the shore. Anglers are also picking up some crappies with small twister tails, minnows or tube jigs fished along the various brush piles. Some sorting of crappies may be necessary.

North Prairie Lake (Black Hawk): Anglers continue to catch rainbow trout following the last stocking on April 5. Get in on the action while it lasts. The trout fee is required to fish for or possess trout.

Sweet Marsh (Bremer): Crappie fishing is fair in shallow water areas using small jigs and small live bait rigs tipped with a minnow.

Trout stream conditions are good to fair depending on the rain. Mayflies and caddis flies are hatching off in good numbers. In 'stained' water conditions, try using lighter colored lures for greater visibility. Don't let a previous day's rain deter you from trout fishing as coldwater streams are the first to clear after a hard rain. Bailey's Ford Park was recently opened for vehicles; however, anglers fishing Fountain Springs Park will need to continue to walk in until the road repairs are completed later this summer. Backbone State Park (Richmond Springs) is also open to vehicles, but the park will be subject to road closures following rain events that cause flooding over the low water

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