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Lake Pepin Fishing Reports
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WalleyeTechniqueIce Fishing JigsSeasonIceStructureOpen Water/Basin18-22 ft seemed to be the best. Get just outside the current and tip the Rapala jigging rap with a head of a fathead. Had to move a couple times to find them. We also used tip ups with shiners and they produced a couple as well.
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesWalleyeTechniqueVertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureHumpsnice body of fishing
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueBlade BaitsSeasonFallStructureRip RapIf you love throwing power baits, fall smallie fishing on the river is a blast! Catch em on Rippin Raps, Jerkbaits and swimbaits! If you can find a concentration, try dragging a carolina rig for that big kicker.
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueTrolling Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureDam
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRip Rap
Fish isolated rip rap with jerkbaits with long pauses and slow rolling flat sided crankbaits.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureRock Pile
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRip Rap
Water temps are currently between 48 and 50 degrees. Testing the cadence of your jerkbait is key.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSummerStructureRip Rap
