Mississippi River (Monticello to St. Cloud)
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Current)
Mississippi River (Monticello to St. Cloud) Overview
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Ned Rigs3
- Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')2
- Wacky Rigs2
- Buzzbaits1
- Hard Jerkbaits1
Total Fishing Reports
93
Top Species Reported for Spring
- Smallmouth Bass13 Reports
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Topwater Walking
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
63°
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
77°
Topwater bite is best mid day when the shade pockets are the smallest. Slack water with shade and a storm chug bug will produces better quality fish. To catch numbers 1-3 foot rock with slower current and a ned rig or small tube has been best. The bigger smallmouth sit in 3-8 foot slack water when not feeding and are harder to get to bite.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
70°
River is really high and flipping wood is a good way to get some bigger bites. As the river drops they should get back on rocks and current breaks.
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