Mississippi River (Monticello to St. Cloud)
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Mississippi River (Monticello to St. Cloud) Fishing Reports
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PaulBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Smallmouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Prop)SeasonSummerStructureBouldersWater level is really low, but smallies are there
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonSummerStructureLedges
The fish were difficult to locate, had to use the graphs. The big ones were main channel on those deeper water 2-3 foot depth drops with rock. Walleyes were incredibly shallow, on 2 foot sand humps. The northern bite was strong. It’s like the fish were backwards from the normal spots I get them.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSummerStructureRock Pile
Banging a DT 6 off of big rocks in current seams results in ferocious strikes.
Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Prop)SeasonSummerStructureBrush Piles- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Popping)SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
I had minimal luck using tube, whopper, and wacky. My buddy used the recommended topwater popper and had a lot of bites. The smallmouth were everywhere, especially under/around the weeds along the shore.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonSummerStructureLaydowns
Went from clearwater outfitters to snuffys landing (8miles). Had an amazing day with 7 fish over 19 inches. Found them fishing current breaks and deep laydowns at the edge. Utilized a wacky rig drop shot most of the day in either morning dawn or green pumpkin/chartreuse. Found leader length of about 10-14 inches was ideal
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Popping)SeasonSummerStructureBoulders
Throw a popper around the logs,stick,rocks. That has been doing the best for me lately but ned rig and tubes have been doing good as well. When your throwing make sure you really get up in the rock bank they will sit in a couple of inches of water sometimes. Tight lines !!
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueWacky RigsSeasonSummerStructureStanding Timber
Fishing was inconsistent, but when it was hot it was hot. With full sun and 9000cfs water over the St Cloud dam, most of the bass were hiding in the shade and around structure. Fallen trees produced. Most in our group had little luck with topwater. I love the weight and pitch-ability of the Yamamoto 6" stick, in green.
