A new study, co-authored by the U.S. Geological Survey with research led by Southern Illinois University, is the first to identify an established population of wild black carp in any location across the U.S.
The easiest way to get them is by trolling shad-bodied crankbaits.
Drifting this rig downstream has resulted in good success.
The silver carp reportedly traveled roughly 35 miles upriver against strong current, from La Crosse to just north of Winona, in less than a day – the farthest north a tagged silver carp has made it in the Mississippi River. For the story, click here.
Look for fish to be dropping back from the Red Wing dam to the lower river areas and the upper end of Lake Pepin.
The coming warmup should help make the spawn successful.
Gary Clancy’s son-in-law offers tips for the rapid Mississippi River action of March and April.
A lot of guys like to drag jigs along the current seams in these conditions.
There was a big transition to nightime walleye and crappie activity over the past week.
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