'Sippi Backwaters (Wabasha)

[magic_minnow]

Spring Greetings to all!

Was out on the Alma float this weekend, first time, didn't do too great. On the way back noticed a lot of backwaters that look promising. Anyone know what I can expect to run into out there? What kinda tackle should I be using? What is a good general area I can start? Any info is appreciated. Thanks a bunch!

-MM-

[JBMasterAngler]

If your refering to the backwaters along the hwy going in/out of MN/WI it's mostly sunnies, perch, and a few crappies. A few bass as well. Size is normally pretty good. Once summer comes along though it's all mostly just a wet marsh.

[magic_minnow]

Thanks for the reply JB. Its beautiful country out there...i'd like just to sit in the canoe all day and catch sunnies. Thanks again!

[Occasional Angler]

Think it depends where you are at. I fished the backwaters between Wabasha and Nelson a couple of times last year and had a great time with the Large Mouth and Northerns. I have been told the Eyes are back there in the spring. Getting the Canoe fixed up myself to spend more time back there this summer.

[keith schultz]

M M when summer comes try fishing along the road just past the bridge on the left side 3rd launch down, crappie are in the cannals small black jig with a lip hooked minnow fish around the timber.