Big Woods Lake
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Northeast |
Most rivers and impoundments in east-central Iowa are experiencing minor to moderate flooding at this time and are not conducive to fishing. The Maquoketa River is high but fishable as of June 26. Trout streams are generally high but fishable as of June 26. Be aware of weather when considering fishing destinations as trout streams can be quickly impacted by heavy rainfall. Call the Manchester Fish Hatchery at 563-927-3276 for additional information. |
06/26 12:42 |
Big Woods Lake
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Northeast |
Big Woods Lake is high but fishable. |
06/26 01:00 |
Big Woods Lake
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: |
06/26 01:00 |
Brinker Lake
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Northeast |
Most rivers and impoundments in east-central Iowa are experiencing minor to moderate flooding at this time and are not conducive to fishing. The Maquoketa River is high but fishable as of June 26. Trout streams are generally high but fishable as of June 26. Be aware of weather when considering fishing destinations as trout streams can be quickly impacted by heavy rainfall. Call the Manchester Fish Hatchery at 563-927-3276 for additional information. |
06/26 12:42 |
Brinker Lake
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Northeast |
Brinker Lake boat ramp and George Wyth Park are closed due to flooding on the Cedar River |
06/26 12:55 |
Brinker Lake
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - No Report: Brinker Lake boat ramp is closed due to flooding on the Cedar River. |
06/26 12:56 |
Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Water levels vary depending rainfall amounts on area rivers and streams. Weekend temperatures 70's to 50's with a chance of storms Thursday night into Friday. For more information, please contact the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
06/26 02:59 |
Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Slow: Find bass in slack water areas. Try using a spinner or crankbait for luck. |
06/26 02:59 |
Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Walleye - Slow: Find walleye in off channel areas or eddies. Use minnows or jigs tipped with plastics for luck. |
06/26 02:59 |
Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Water levels stabilizing with poor clarity. Use caution when on water. Submerged hazards present. Please visit, https://water.noaa.gov/ for more information. |
06/26 02:59 |
Cedar River (above Nashua)
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Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Slow: Catfish taking worms or chubs fished on the bottom in calm water or edge of current. |
06/26 02:59 |
Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Most rivers and impoundments in east-central Iowa are experiencing minor to moderate flooding at this time and are not conducive to fishing. The Maquoketa River is high but fishable as of June 26. Trout streams are generally high but fishable as of June 26. Be aware of weather when considering fishing destinations as trout streams can be quickly impacted by heavy rainfall. Call the Manchester Fish Hatchery at 563-927-3276 for additional information. |
06/26 12:42 |
Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
The Cedar River in Black Hawk County is cresting above flood stage on or about June 26 with additional rainfall in the forecast |
06/26 01:12 |
Cedar River (Nashua to La Porte City)
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Northeast |
Channel Catfish - No Report: The Cedar River is above flood stage in Black Hawk County |
06/26 01:12 |
Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Water levels vary depending rainfall amounts on area rivers and streams. Weekend temperatures 70's to 50's with a chance of storms Thursday night into Friday. For more information, please contact the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
06/26 02:59 |
Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Water flows elevated at most locations. Stream clarity highly variable depending on where rain fell but most are clear or clearing. Use care when wading streams with elevated flows. All streams were stocked this week. Gnats and no-see-ums out in force. Wild parsnip is beginning to bloom. Do not touch this plant. It can cause painful blisters. |
06/26 02:59 |
Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Brook Trout - Slow: Brook trout take more persuasion to bite in off-color water. Sneak up on brook trout for a better chance at catching one of these beauties. Good hatches of gnats, mayflies, caddis flies, and midges. |
06/26 02:59 |
Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Brown Trout - Good: Fish near or around logs or undercut banks. Spinner baits work well. Also try using streamers on larger waterbodies for some exciting action. Brown trout like cloudy water. |
06/26 02:59 |
Decorah District Streams
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Northeast |
Rainbow Trout - Good: Use spinner baits, hair jigs, or hooks tipped with a small piece of worm, bread, or cheese floated through deeper holes. |
06/26 02:59 |
George Wyth Lake
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Northeast |
Most rivers and impoundments in east-central Iowa are experiencing minor to moderate flooding at this time and are not conducive to fishing. The Maquoketa River is high but fishable as of June 26. Trout streams are generally high but fishable as of June 26. Be aware of weather when considering fishing destinations as trout streams can be quickly impacted by heavy rainfall. Call the Manchester Fish Hatchery at 563-927-3276 for additional information. |
06/26 12:42 |
George Wyth Lake
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Northeast |
George Wyth Park is closed due to Cedar River Flooding |
06/26 12:53 |
George Wyth Lake
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Northeast |
Bluegill - No Report: George Wyth Park is closed due to flooding on the Cedar River |
06/26 12:54 |
Lake Delhi
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Northeast |
Most rivers and impoundments in east-central Iowa are experiencing minor to moderate flooding at this time and are not conducive to fishing. The Maquoketa River is high but fishable as of June 26. Trout streams are generally high but fishable as of June 26. Be aware of weather when considering fishing destinations as trout streams can be quickly impacted by heavy rainfall. Call the Manchester Fish Hatchery at 563-927-3276 for additional information. |
06/26 12:42 |
Lake Delhi
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Northeast |
Avoid weekends and midday for fishing given abundant recreational boat traffic |
06/26 12:49 |
Lake Delhi
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Northeast |
White Crappie - Fair: |
06/26 12:50 |
Lake Delhi
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Fair: |
06/26 12:50 |
Lake Hendricks
|
Northeast |
Water levels vary depending rainfall amounts on area rivers and streams. Weekend temperatures 70's to 50's with a chance of storms Thursday night into Friday. For more information, please contact the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
06/26 02:59 |
Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Water clarity about 2 ft. Water temperatures 70's. |
06/26 02:59 |
Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Slow: Try using small jigs under a bobber out from shore near woody debris. |
06/26 02:59 |
Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Slow: Gills in shallow. Use small piece of worm or waxworm. |
06/26 02:59 |
Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: A night crawler or squashed minnow on a hook near the bottom work well. |
06/26 02:59 |
Lake Hendricks
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Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Fair: Use top-water lures along edge of vegetation. |
06/26 02:59 |
Lake Meyer
|
Northeast |
Water levels vary depending rainfall amounts on area rivers and streams. Weekend temperatures 70's to 50's with a chance of storms Thursday night into Friday. For more information, please contact the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. |
06/26 02:59 |
Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Lake stained with about 2ft. visibility. Water temperatures 70's. |
06/26 02:59 |
Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Black Crappie - Slow: Use spinner baits or jig tipped with a minnow fished near structure. |
06/26 02:59 |
Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Bluegill - Slow: Use small hooks tipped with a waxworm or small piece of worm under a bobber. |
06/26 02:59 |
Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: A nightcrawler on a hook fished at the bottom work well. |
06/26 02:59 |
Lake Meyer
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Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Slow: Use a spinner bait fished along edge of vegetation for best luck. Reports of anglers catching quite a few small bass. |
06/26 02:59 |
Manchester District Streams
|
Northeast |
Most rivers and impoundments in east-central Iowa are experiencing minor to moderate flooding at this time and are not conducive to fishing. The Maquoketa River is high but fishable as of June 26. Trout streams are generally high but fishable as of June 26. Be aware of weather when considering fishing destinations as trout streams can be quickly impacted by heavy rainfall. Call the Manchester Fish Hatchery at 563-927-3276 for additional information. |
06/26 12:42 |
Manchester District Streams
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Northeast |
Trout streams are high but fishable as of June 26. Watch local weather and avoid areas that have recently received heavy rainfall. Evening bug hatches provide dry fly opportunities during early summer. Streams are well-stocked with Rainbow Trout |
06/26 12:46 |
Manchester District Streams
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Northeast |
Rainbow Trout - Good: |
06/26 12:47 |
Manchester District Streams
|
Northeast |
Brown Trout - Fair: Late evenings are generally most productive |
06/26 12:47 |
Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
|
Northeast |
Most rivers and impoundments in east-central Iowa are experiencing minor to moderate flooding at this time and are not conducive to fishing. The Maquoketa River is high but fishable as of June 26. Trout streams are generally high but fishable as of June 26. Be aware of weather when considering fishing destinations as trout streams can be quickly impacted by heavy rainfall. Call the Manchester Fish Hatchery at 563-927-3276 for additional information. |
06/26 12:42 |
Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
|
Northeast |
Flows are high but the Maquoketa is fishable as of June 26 |
06/26 12:51 |
Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
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Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Fair: |
06/26 12:51 |
Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
|
Northeast |
White Crappie - Fair: |
06/26 12:51 |
Maquoketa River (above Monticello)
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Fair: |
06/26 12:52 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Upper Mississippi River levels are predicted to rise several more feet next week. Water temperature is in the upper 70's. Fishing along rocks is starting to pick up. The majority of boat ramps are closed. Use caution due to floating trees and debris. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Water level in the tailwaters at Lynxville is 625.4 feet and is predicted to reach 627.4 feet next week. Water temp at Lock & Dam 9 in Lynxville is 79 degrees. Boat ramps at Nobles Island,Marquette, McGregor, Sny Magill, Bussey Lake are all under water. High water ramp at Harpers Ferry remains open. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
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Northeast |
Yellow Perch - Slow: Perch are biting on live minnows and crawlers along weed-lines in about 6 feet of water. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Slow: Tailwater fishing has tapered off. Fish jigs tipped with a minnow or crawlers on three-way rigs along side channel or closing dams. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: Catfish anglers have been catching a few channel cats this week on crawlers. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Sauger - Fair: Sauger are biting on a minnow rig fished just off the bottom. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Northern Pike - Fair: Fish the shallows along weed beds in backwater lakes. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Fish the flooded timber as the river rises. Anglers have been having good luck on minnows around submerged structure. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Good: Smallmouth are biting in areas with moderate current. Cast spinners and crankbaits along main channel rock shorelines or at the spillway. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: Cast frog baits along weed edges in upper portions of backwaters |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: Bluegill are moved off spawning beds into deeper water. Use light tackle on weed beds. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Freshwater Drum - Good: Fish a piece of crawler off the bottom along main channel and side channel current. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
Flathead Catfish - Good: Look for the flathead to start feeding as they gear up for the summer spawn. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 10
|
Northeast |
White Bass - Good: Throw inline spinners along current breaks for white bass action. Watch for schools of minnows jumping as white bass are feeding. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Upper Mississippi River levels are predicted to rise several more feet next week. Water temperature is in the upper 70's. Fishing along rocks is starting to pick up. The majority of boat ramps are closed. Use caution due to floating trees and debris. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Water level at Guttenberg is at 15.7 feet in the tailwaters and is expected to reach 17.6 feet next week. Water clarity is diminished and temperature is 79 degrees. Tailwater fishing at the Lock & Dam is not recommended with increased turbulence due to the lock gates being up. Guttenberg City ramp, Turkey River and Mud Lake are under water. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Yellow Perch - Slow: Perch are biting on live minnows and crawlers along weed-lines in about 6 feet of water. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Walleye - Slow: Tailwater fishing has tapered off. Fish jigs tipped with a minnow or crawlers on three-way rigs along side channel or closing dams. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Sauger - Fair: Sauger are biting on a minnow rig fished just off the bottom. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: Catfish anglers have been catching a few channel cats this week on crawlers or cut-bait |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Northern Pike - Good: Fish the shallows along weed beds in backwater lakes. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Black Crappie - Good: Fish the flooded timber as the river rises using light tackle. Anglers have been having luck on minnows. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Good: Smallmouth are biting in areas with moderate current. Cast spinners and crankbaits along main channel rock shorelines. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: Cast frog baits along weed edges in upper portions of backwaters |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Bluegill - Fair: Bluegill are moved off spawning beds into deeper water. Use light tackle on weed beds. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Freshwater Drum - Good: Fish a piece of crawler off the bottom along main channel and side channel current. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
Flathead Catfish - Good: Look for the flathead to start feeding as they gear up for the summer spawn. Fish live bluegill or shiners in the tailwater. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 11
|
Northeast |
White Bass - Good: Throw inline spinners along current breaks for white bass action. Watch for schools of minnows jumping as white bass are feeding. |
06/27 07:37 |
Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
The river will reach "moderate" flood stage in most locations and most boat ramps and courtesy docks will be experiencing flooding issues. Only a few of the major boat ramps will be in operation over the next week or so.
If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Water level at Dubuque Lock and Dam is 15.7 feet and water level at the RR Bridge is 17.3 feet. The water is on the rise and stained with temps near 77 degrees. Most boat ramps are being affected by the flooding especially the smaller ones. In addition, please note that the campground's at Massey and Spruce Creek are closed. Water is expected to go up three or four more feet. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: Channel catfish like flood waters and will move along the banks to feed. Try using stink baits. Catfish should be well along their way in the spawning process. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Flathead Catfish - Good: Anglers are starting to use trot lines where they can find a non-flooded banks. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
White Bass - No Report: White bass have been a consistent in the creel even with the dirty water. Try some flashy spinners in the tailwater areas. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: Find some cleaner water edges and bass are often stacked up. Most people are using crank baits or spinning baits on abundant bass. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 12
|
Northeast |
Walleye - No Report: Many anglers are targeting smaller flowing sloughs with crankbaits. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
The river will reach "moderate" flood stage in most locations and most boat ramps and courtesy docks will be experiencing flooding issues. Only a few of the major boat ramps will be in operation over the next week or so.
If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Water level at Bellevue is rising and presently is near 15.4 feet. Water temperature is 77 degrees and water is stained. The Iowa DNR ramp at Bellevue is completely flooded. Most ramps other then the Bellevue City Ramp will have flooding issues. Please also note the Jackson County Campground at Sabula is closed. Water is expected to rise three or four more feet. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: Channel catfish like flood waters and will move along the banks to feed. Try using stink baits. Catfish are in spawning mode soon and rock lines are a good place to start. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Brown Bullhead - Good: This unique bullhead has been caught in good numbers in the lower pool above Clinton by anglers using egg sinker and worm rigs. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Freshwater Drum - Excellent: Drum are a consistent biter in moderate current areas. Use and egg sinker and worm rig. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
White Bass - No Report: White bass are being caught in the Bellevue tailwaters on white jigs or small spinners. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Walleye - No Report: Use rattle lures too to allow the fish to find the bait in stained waters. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 13
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: Find weed lines away from the main channel for the best action on bass. Lots of people are using gaudy spinner baits. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
The river will reach "moderate" flood stage in most locations and most boat ramps and courtesy docks will be experiencing flooding issues. Only a few of the major boat ramps will be in operation over the next week or so.
If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
Water level at Fulton is rising and presently near 14.5 feet, 16.3 feet at Camanche and 10 feet at LeClaire. Water temperature is 78 degrees and stained. Please note that most boat ramps into Pool 14 will be flooded and the campground at Rock Creek will also be affected. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
Channel Catfish - Good: Channel catfish like flood waters and will move along the banks to feed. Try using stink baits. Channel cats are in spawning mode soon and rock lines are a good place to start. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
Freshwater Drum - Good: Worm rig with egg sinker fished along shore in moderate current will catch this consistent biter. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
Largemouth Bass - Good: Try weed lines away from the main channel. Use gaudy spinner baits along the weed edges. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 14
|
Northeast |
Smallmouth Bass - Fair: Maybe try up the tributary streams if they are running clearer. Need to find rock to hold smallies. |
06/27 11:29 |
Mississippi River Pool 15
|
Northeast |
The river will reach "moderate" flood stage in most locations and most boat ramps and courtesy docks will be experiencing flooding issues. Only a few of the major boat ramps will be in operation over the next week or so.
If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 15
|
Northeast |
Water level is steady at Rock Island and near 14.7 feet. Water is stained and temperature is around 78 degrees. Water levels are at "minor" flood stage but will approach "major" flood stage by the end of the week. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 15
|
Northeast |
Freshwater Drum - No Report: Worm rig with egg sinker fished along shore in moderate current will catch this consistent biter. |
06/27 11:11 |
Mississippi River Pool 9
|
Northeast |
Upper Mississippi River levels are predicted to rise several more feet next week. Water temperature is in the upper 70's. Fishing along rocks is starting to pick up. The majority of boat ramps are closed. Use caution due to floating trees and debris. |
06/27 07:37 |