Mississippi River Pool 4 Fishing Reports Pool 5, 6, 7 , 8 & 9

[CranktheTank]

Hit the open water for this first time of the year in the boat today, launching out of Evert's Resort.  Fishing was great, the catching was non-existent but that is why fishing is so rewarding when you get into a good bite!  There were alot of boats on the water today, however, this was my first trip to this area so I have no way of comparing it to a "busy day".  From my observations and brief conversations with nearby fisherman, the bite was slow for all.  A buddy and I fished the stretch from the dam down to Evert's from 7a to 6p and only saw 3 fish come out of the water.  The water temp started out at 41.6 this morning and by later afternoon I was marking around 45.  We fished a variety of presentations including jig and minnow, with plastics, blades, jigging raps, various cranks, hair jigs.  The only thing that bit and was hungry was the mighty Mississippi.  It was an expensive day for us as we donated a lot of tackle to the river!  Being that I am a novice river fisherman, I will take this as a good thing and consider that I am getting to the strike zone.  Looks like the weather will be warming up soon so hope to be back down for another outing soon, report will follow.  

[snagfinder]

On 2/7/2016 at 3:24 PM, jerad_s said:

BassWhacker you caught one of the coolest and one of the least common fish in the river.  That is a blue sucker.

A friend of mine caught one of those 2 yrs ago the dnr in shakopee said they hadn't seen one in years. His was one ounce shy of the record if i remember right. It was right about 14lbs.

[1eyeReD]

Water levels?

[Tom Sawyer]

This weekend looks perfect for dusting off the long rods. Has anyone on this site visited Pool 4 lately?

 

[JeremyCampbell]

Will be soon

[Rick]

How's it looking on Pool 4 ... if you know anything, please help and let us know?

[Beau Blake]

Water levels low, fishing was OK yesterday. Water temp 33-36. Evening was best for us.

[Rick]

Thanks @Beau Blake. Pool 4? Walleye or sauger?

[Beau Blake]

Pool 4 yes Rick, Walleye, sauger 20’ +

[leech~~]

I would think that with all the snow and fast melting with now rain the water levels will pick up fast in a few days. 

[Rick]

2 hours ago, Beau Blake said:

Pool 4 yes Rick, Walleye, sauger 20’ +

Nice

 

1 hour ago, leech~~ said:

I would think that with all the snow and fast melting with now rain the water levels will pick up fast in a few days. 

I think you might be onto something there. 

[jigginjim]

I was wondering if bay point park is still open?