Mississippi & Wisconsin River Fishing Report 5/18/09 | Mississippi & Wisconsin Rivers-Fishing Lures, Spinnerbaits, Hair Jigs, Bass Lures

Bass fishing continues to improve on the Mississippi River Pools 8-10 near LaCrosse, WI. Water temps are still hovering in the 60 degree range. Smallmouths appear to be finished spawning, while the largemouths are just beginning. Recent rains and windy days have the water pretty dirty right now. Recent outings have produced some nice stringers of fish in the 3 to 4 pound range. The BFL tournament last Saturday out of LaCrosse took 18+ pounds to win. Weights were down somewhat due to the extremely windy conditions.

Smallmouths on the Wisconsin River appear to be finished spawning. River levels are still good, but clarity is not the best due to the recent heavy rains. We've had some good catches of walleyes and sauger lately. Most of the fish are being taken on crankbaits on current breaks and rocky shorelines. Bank pole fishing for giant catfish is starting. A 54 pounder was taken on the river out of Muscoda last week. Hard to believe there are monsters that big roaming around!

I have some open dates in the next weeks, so if I can be of help, give me a call.

Good fishing,

Capt. John Bomkamp
www.johnbomkampfishing.com
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