Mississippi River Fishing Report - 9/22/09 Print
Written by Capt. John Bomkamp   
Tuesday, 22 September 2009 12:27
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Fishing continues to be excellent on the Upper Mississippi River near LaCrosse, WI.  Fall is on us, and the bite continues to improve everyday. 

CATFISH:  Big flatheads are being taken in deep water tailwater areas on live bluegills and cutbait.  Depth ranges from 20 to 70 feet.  Lots of nice fish up to 25 pounds are being caught.  What a fight!  Lots of nice channel cats are also being taken.

BASS:  Both smallmouth and largemouths are starting to move toward wintering areas and are feeding up heavily.  Recent trips are producing excellent catches.  Topwater baits are the ticket right now for some exiting action. 

PANFISH:  Big bluegills and crappies are starting to bite now.  Bluegills are being taken on live crawlers or red worms fished both on the bottom and below a bobber.  Crappie fishing is also starting to heat up with some big slabs being taken on minnows and jigs.

WALLEYE:  Fishing has been spotty lately.  One day it seems to be pretty good, then the next day it is slow again.  The water temps are still in the low to mid 70's, and current flow is very low.  When temps start to drop and flow picks up, this should improve the fishing.

I have some open dates in the coming weeks for some excellent fall fishing.  Come spend a few days with us and enjoy the beautiful scenery in our area right now!

Capt. John Bomkamp
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