River reports?

[gman2002]

haven't tried either of those, but those tiny northland rattle spoons seem to be working pretty well for me anyway

[rosspj59]

I'm gonna be out there tomorow morning and give it a try. Looks like its going to be a nice day. Will be fishing near my pewter silverado. Say hi if your out. Thanks for the info guys!

[tommyk]

You guys fishing out from Bayport? Haven't been out there in a month or so. I have personally only caught one white and the rest blackies. Didn't hit the slabs though. Biggest were two @ 11". I plan on going out this Friday sometime early morning just for some fun, but I might release a couple into the frying pan.

[tommyk]

My bad, I meant are you guys fishing that general river section, not necessarily fishing in a specific area. This is actually the first winter I have ventured down to the river and have only fished that portion.

[JJB]

Tommy,

The Bayport pool is where everyone is at. Best thing you can do is get deep and away from everyone. People are still fishing up by highline and the sconi sand across from the point but you will do better staying away from any crowds.

[tommyk]

JJB,

I generally don't fish by the crowds anyways. It usually means a lot of fish, but little. I like to search for the fatties. Thanks for the update. Will be down there Fri. morning.

[JIGGIN']

Ice conditions still ok? Where does one need to excercise caution on the river by Bayport this time of year?

[rosspj59]

Was down around bayport yesterday. Started fishing at 8:30 am in 30 feet of water first and caught a 8.5 inch sunfish on a buckshot spoon tipped with waxies. Moved around to the 38-40 feet deep areas and caught some sauger and white bass, but no crappies. The ice was in good shape yesterday. A little soft near the power lines by the warm water discharge. People were catching a few crappies out there. Early in the morning was the best for size from what I heard from talking to others. Only fished there till noon. The drive on area on the south end of bayport will put your shocks through a workout.

[hunt4food]

I was out there tonight. The drive off in Bayport will do more than test your shocks. There was a feller there with a 2 wheel drive truck that fell through on the edge. His front tires were on dry land, but his rears were under water and he was in need of a tow truck. I didn't have a tow strap, but I was able to give him the phone number for Stillwater Towing. Be very careful getting on and off in Bayport. The spot where he drove was obviously not the best spot to drive off tonight. I am glad it wasn't me. As for the fishing???? I had lots of "lookers" on the vex and managed to coax 7 nice slabs into biting. They will make for a nice family meal. I will also have my two strap with me in the morning when I head back out.

[hunt4food]

The Bayport landing wasn't very good when I went on this morning and it was quite a bit worse when I got off. I for one won't be driving my truck out there anymore this year. It may still be possibile to do it, but not advisable.

[TRZ]

i would agree with that, anyone driving out anymore is a fool hearted individual. no fish is worth your life. i was out friday and got a few crappies but was disturbed by all the dead pike around the landing, some of them were in the 10 lb range and unleaned and clearly dumped, several nice walleyes too! it didn't make alot of sense.

[JJB]

How may were out there???? I would love to know who the responsible party was. It really burns you when you see something like that

[TRZ]

about a dozen from what i saw but the hundreds of birds had already put a dent in them. a buddy of mine was fishing the highlines the day before and talked to turk and he was disgusted by it as well.

[hunt4food]

I was out there tonight. Used a 2x6 plank from shore at Bayport park to get on without getting my feet wet. 9 crappies landed and one nice 16" eye. Caught a silver bass that went about 3# too. I hate to put away the ice gear, but I am afraid old man winter is just about gone.

[tommyk]

Fished around the hi-line area yesterday afternoon. Water ranged from 51 degrees MN side, to 55 degrees on sconi side. Found a few crappies,9"-11", willing to bite out from the lagoon by the point on sconi side in 28-32 fow chasing minnows. Could have been better, but i think i got to them a little late.