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As of today the biggest pond is still connected to the river the river will have to drop about 3 feet for it to be low enough for the pond to be by it self.....

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I used to fish them in the early 90's when I lived in St Peter since it was just a short drive to get there but haven't been back since. Back then it never seemed to be terribly crowded from what I remember.

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Hey if you have kids bring them along its a blast for them easy fishing and at times quick action. Its a great way to for a kid to start the addiction.

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I went to the ponds today. The big pond had about a foot of land separating it from the river. The other two ponds were high and dry.

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Scott I was wrong about the big pond. It is connected to the rivers flood waters. I took some pics of the pond but can't access my photo bucket account. I got photobucket to work.

Now I lost your other post! I'll try to make it and get you that info.

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this is where you should be able to walk.

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The trout stocking is off with the water too high. Tentative plans are to stock next Friday.

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DNR News Release

4/12/2011

Potentially unsafe water levels have delayed rainbow trout stocking in Pauls' Creek (St. Peter Trout Ponds) east of St. Peter until late April.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the delay after flooding from the Minnesota River caused the pond banks to overflow. Existing river flows could make trout angling difficult and unsafe for anglers.

DNR had planned to stock the ponds on Friday, April 15, but rescheduled the stocking for later this month, said Bruce Pittman, the DNR's Waterville acting area fisheries supervisor.

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there is an article in the mankato free press about the delayed trout stocking in pauls creek" or pt. peter trout ponds" maybe the weather will be better when they stock anyhoo laugh

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Stopped out there today......flood waters have receded from all 4 ponds....seen a couple pesky pike in there, one of good size maybe mid 30's

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Well, I'll gladly take a mid 30's pike while I'm out there catching a few trout for the grill.

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Yeah, if you guys don't mind paying a visit to those pike on or after May 14, it would be nice to get those removed. Rainbow Trout colored Rapalas come to mind. It's a continuous issue. Don't take them before the regular season opener; the ponds are visited quite frequently by the local C.O. and he often goes in plain clothes.

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What are you guy/gals using for bait? I am not coming down to crash your party, but have a stocked lake near me and thinking of bringing jr. out on the opener.

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Not a line in the water.

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The mob was getting restless at 12:30 but at 12:45 our spirits were lifted.

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The welcoming comity.

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The prize!

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The pay off. Breakfast

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I didn't light them up but I did catch fish. With the dark sky light colors didn't work well. Red is what worked best for me,

now if you don't mind I think I'll eat some Trout.

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I don't think you can fish at night. 1/2 hr before sun rise and 1/2 hr after sun set I think are the roles.

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I don't think you can fish at night. 1/2 hr before sun rise and 1/2 hr after sun set I think are the roles.

this is correct!

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Stopped out during lunch and tossed a bugger for a while and a pm. Few bites, but the action has slowed from what a few people told me. I'll be heading back in an hour or two once im done with work.

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Try a hairs ear or a pheasant tail. I stopped by yesterday caught three but I would catch one and have to change to something else to get another bite

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Ted, I was the Asian guy talking to you yesterday.

Does anyone know when they plan on stocking these ponds again?

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