Mississippi River (Monticello to St. Cloud)
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer (Current)
Mississippi River (Monticello to St. Cloud) Overview
SLOWWind (mph)FAST
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Summer
- Hard Topwater (Prop)5
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')3
- Bladed Jigs2
- Finesse Jigs2
- Hard Topwater (Popping)2
Total Fishing Reports
86
Top Species Reported for Summer
- Smallmouth Bass26 Reports
Northern Pike1 Report
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Topwater Walking
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
63°
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
64°
Many bass in the 16” range cranking medium current in rocks and boulders
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Stumps
The smallies were a bit lethargic and non-committal. Topwater was ineffective. Casting wacky under branches and into stumps produced quality fish, just not quantity. The water was relatively low even with the recent heavy rains.
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