• Fishing the Mississippi's Pool 4 and Lake Pepin: Walleye, Sauger, and Panfish Bonanza

  • Oct 5 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Fishing the Mississippi's Pool 4 and Lake Pepin: Walleye, Sauger, and Panfish Bonanza

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  • As of October 5, 2024, the fishing scene on the Mississippi River, particularly around the Pool 4 and Lake Pepin areas, is looking promising. Here’s a rundown of what you can expect:

    ### Weather and Tidal Conditions
    The weather today is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of around 62°F and a low of 45°F. Since the Mississippi River is not a tidal river, water levels are more influenced by rainfall and dam operations. Currently, the water level is at its lowest in a long time, resulting in minimal current flow.

    ### Sunrise and Sunset
    Sunrise is at 7:14 AM, and sunset is at 6:24 PM, giving you a good window for both morning and evening fishing.

    ### Fish Activity
    The fish activity has been strong, especially for Walleye and Sauger. With the water temperatures starting to drop, these species are becoming more aggressive. Panfishing for Bluegills, Crappies, and Perch remains excellent, filling in the gaps when the Walleyes are not biting.

    ### Catch Reports
    Yesterday, anglers reported catching several Walleyes and Saugers, with many of these fish being quite girthy due to their fall weight gain. The catch included a mix of Walleyes, Saugers, Bluegills, Crappies, and Perch. The Walleyes were mainly caught using crankbaits on leadcore or longline trolling, as well as casting hair jigs and cranks at wing dams.

    ### Best Lures and Bait
    For Walleyes and Saugers, crankbaits on leadcore or longline trolling have been highly effective. Casting hair jigs and cranks at wing dams is also producing good results. For panfish, small jigs with plastics or tipped with a chunk of crawler under a bobber or pitched into rock shorelines, wood, and weeds are working well.

    ### Hot Spots
    Some of the best areas to fish include the wing dams, rock shorelines, and backwater areas of Pool 4 and Lake Pepin. The main river sections, especially where there is less bait, tend to have more aggressive fish. Look for areas with wood, weedlines, and rock shores, as these are consistently producing good numbers of fish.

    Overall, it's a great time to be out on the Mississippi River, with the cooler temperatures and changing leaves making for a beautiful and productive fishing experience.
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