Pool 9 Lake Winneshiek
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Pool 9 Lake Winneshiek Fishing Reports
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WalleyeTechniqueVertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureHumpsFished pool 9 from the dam down to Blackhawk park from 4/20 - 4/24. Very difficult with so much water and fast current. Had some success with the walleyes when we found some protected water with slower current. Fished the current seam with pink jig and flat worm worked really slowly. Ended with 6 keeper walleyes and 2 saugers. Watched the river rise 2 feet over those 4 days. Still rising with a predicted peak this weekend. Lots of debris and large trees coming through. Have to be very observant if you go out. Only open launch is by the power plant. BE SAFE!!
Phillip MillerBronze AmbassadorSpeciesWalleyeTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructurePilingsCaught a 22,23 and 25" off the main channel behind a drop off with small rock and sand.
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonFallStructureDamCaught a bunch on wing dams. A lot of good sized fish.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRip Rap
Chucking and winding small swimmers in and out of current varying retrieve speeds.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLily Pads - Species
Yellow PerchTechniqueLive Bait RigsSeasonIceStructureStumpsPerch were biting on tip downs with small crappie minnows and red rosies. Fished in 4’ of water with the minnow set 1’ off of the bottom. Morning bite was the best from sunup until about 10!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSummerStructureMatted Grass
Working frog on mats slowly.
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSummerStructureRiver ChannelsThe smallmouth, sheephead, pike, and large mouth were keeimg in on rocks and river channel points. Crank the rocks and drag a carolina rig on the points. Also threw a underspin in the mix to change it up.
