So far, this year is similar to last year, when we had low water levels during the pre-spawn bite on the Mississippi River.
That can make the fishing a little tougher, but there are walleyes, sauger, and some perch that have moved up into the river from Lake Pepin.
It’s that time of year when walleye anglers are eagerly awaiting the fall bite. Meanwhile, panfish anglers are having success in many different areas of the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin while using multiple presentations.
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The Mississippi River backwaters are producing panfish of all species. I’ve been using minnows and spoons tipped with minnow heads to catch perch, and jigs tipped with plastics or spikes to get bluegills and crappies..
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Key is to use bigger baits and staying on the move and using electronics to find nicer fish.
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