Pike Island

[DT10 Guy]

How is Pike Island in Snelling State Park for fishing? Can you catch smallmouth there?

Thanks

[Dave B]

YES!

The area directly across from Watergate marina is real good. There is only little rock pile on the up river side and the shoreline has a deeper drop just below that. The water is a little high for a good smallie bit there now, but from mid May-Sept it is real good.

[DT10 Guy]

Thanks for the info Dave. I will have to check it out!

[nofishfisherman]

How do you get down to that area to fish? I have just start to shore fish the river and currently I am spending all my time down at the Minnehaha Creek area. I would love to branch out a little bit though.

Any info is much appreciated.

[ChemE]

Pike Island can be reached via a foot bridge after a short trek from the parking lot at Fort Snelling State Park. This is the lot nearest the Interpretive Center. It's about 1/4 mile to the bridge and another 3/4 mile to the Watergate Marina area. Don't forget your state park sticker!

[nofishfisherman]

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Don't forget your state park sticker

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I always get the yearly pass.

[Dave B]

Park at Crosby Farm by Watergate and swim across.

[Joe's Kid]

HAHAHAHA! Good one,Dave B.

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[nofishfisherman]

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Park at Crosby Farm by Watergate and swim across.

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I'll make sure to bring my arm floaties just in case. If the current is moving fast enough I might even put on two sets.

[Dave B]

With the current now, put in at Hidden Falls and you will be at Pike Island by the time you get across.

[mattbass]

i've only been biking through this area but always thought the fishing looked good down there. is it generally pretty safe? i usually only fish after work (5 p.m. till 8 or so)