Mississippi River (Monticello to St. Cloud)
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Season
Mississippi River (Monticello to St. Cloud) Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Summer
- Hard Topwater (Prop)5
- Bladed Jigs3
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')3
- Finesse Jigs2
- Hard Topwater (Popping)2
Smallmouth Bass27 Reports
Northern Pike1 Report
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Fishing Reports
87 Reports on Mississippi River (Monticello to St. Cloud)Sort by
Don Schrader
Bronze Ambassador
7/11/25
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
74°
infliktedlures
Bronze Ambassador
6/19/25
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Topwater Walking
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
63°
After casting walk the dog a short distance and leave it still for about 20 seconds before walking again.
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
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
Top Fishing Techniques
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