It’s been a few weeks since I've done a report. Live bait in the river areas on small flats and wing dams are catching a lot of quality fish. Provides guided fishing and tours on the Mississippi river pools 3 and 4. Do you have a child or do you know someone graduating from College or High School? The weather went from cold to almost hot as it was in the low 80's for air temp yesterday. Leeches, Crawlers and Willow Cats all are working on slip sinker and 3 way rigs. I have fished the Mississippi River all my life growing up on the shores of Lake Pepin and living in Lake City. I hope everyone is doing well. Some of the areas that they normally are there doesn't seem to be any weeds so I'm thinking that the water was too high for the weed growth and that is the reason those areas are not holding fish currently. Rock shorelines, wing dams, wood and weeds continue to produce good numbers. The thing that kept me feeling great was to be on the water for so many days with so many wonderful people. Over halfway through June and the Walleye fishing has been exceptional to say the least! It by far has been plenty warm to be on the river fishing. It looks like another blast of snow is coming for Sunday into Monday morning. Despite all of the bugs I'm still putting fish in the boat for my customers. If anyone is looking to get some spring weekend trips booked now is a good time to do so. Without all of you this would not be possible. The River portions of the pool that are holding fish are current seams and wing dams. A day on the Mississippi River fishing is definitely much more than catching fish. Rutting Ridge Outfitters, located in Buffalo County Wisconsin offers trophy whitetail hunts and walleye The river level had dropped to normal Pool level which was kind of different as the water on the river has been above normal for so many seasons. Despite having lots of bait the fish are biting. Pool 3‐4 and Lake Pepin are still producing great catches for Walleye, Sauger and now the Panfish bite is starting to turn on with nice Bluegills and Crappies. Jigging tumblr spoons in glow orange color tipped with minnow heads seemed to be the best for the jigging set up. If you book a trip from now till February 28th I will offer $50 off a full day trip booked for the month of March. The only day I have available next week is Thursday. The water temps have fallen and the Walleye and Sauger bite on Pool 4 and the Lake Pepin area is really good. As fishing is some days are better than others. If your marking fish find out how to get them to bite and just simply grind on them. You just have to search till you find them. (Fishing)I'm going to take $75 off a full day guide trip for 1-2 people. Overall I have been putting lots of limits of great fish in the boat. We caught around 20 fish for the day with a couple really nice ones in the mid 20 inch range. For a fun day on the water make sure you book a trip. When ever the temps warm up and allow it to be comfortable to fish, the boat comes out of the shed and to the river I go. A paddle tail and also a ringworm. Lake Pepin has had an amazing bite for a month and a half now. Definitely fun to catch that’s for sure. The main lake and backwater areas will remain good till freeze up for Panfish. Many eater fish and a ton of trophy fish have been put in my boat lately. Pool #4 Spend a morning or afternoon fishing for walleye, sauger and a variety of other species on beautiful Lake Pepin (Lake City,MN). Pricing for full day trips is $200 per person and a 2 person minimum. Along with all of the big fish being caught there are great opportunities to put plenty of eating sized fish into the livewell for a great meal of fresh fish. The biggest being a little over 36 inches. We did loose some fish throughout the day. I still have some April availability and I have may dates open as well. Give it some time and the fishing will pick up soon. The river level with all of the colder temps has basically leveled out at 672.5 and the flow is at 31.9. Pool 4 still remains to have a very good bite. You can get a few fish here and there, but nothing that has been consistent or that could be called stellar. Many days it’s made a difference from catching a few to catching many. Various techniques and areas have produced great catches of bluegills and crappies. The Panfish continue to come in a variety of areas along the whole pool 4 area. The Walleyes moved around to get out of the current and now are on current seems and scattered throughout Lake Pepin. Pre-spawn Walleye fishing was exceptional along with having really good Sauger bite. Night fishing on Pool 2 has been lights out for big Walleyes. Home - Mississippi River Red Wing Lake Pepin Pool 4 and More … I take it for granted growing up in such a wonderful place and town. We do - and lots of them! If you take your time, slow down and use a little common sense you will be just fine. A great Wedding gift, Father's day, any holiday for that matter or even for a Birthday. There are Walleyes on the South end in the gravel and north throughout the mud flats. It’s fun for the whole family. Growing up on Pool 4 has helped me be very versatile and has allowed me to keep up with the season and bites. Sometimes we need some expert advice, or we get caught out on the water later than expected. Fishing opener is almost upon us and all of the inland lakes in Minnesota will be open soon. The forecast currently shows that to hold stable for a few days. If I feel it is unsafe in anyway the trip will be cancelled and rescheduled. I hope everyone is doing well. 651-380-7278I look forward to a warm up soon and spendy some great days fishing with you. Fishing a shallow grass area in the middle of the summer. My rates for this Lake are the same as the Mississippi River. Under a bobber or pitched depending on the conditions. The water temperature as of yesterday was as high as 46 degrees. The flow and level is dropping fast. The clarity is anywhere from 2 feet to 6 inches. There is a ton of bait in the system so constantly changing colors and styles of crankbaits is key. Also trolling crankbaits have yielded fish as well. Then it depends on the temps from there. Wing Dams and backwater cuts in Wabasha are producing some good catches. A fishing gift card would be a perfect gift! -Yes you are able to fish. The Pool 4 bite has stayed real good through December which is pretty typical. Bookings will go fast so don't miss out on a date you’d like. We did have a fair amount of 20 inchers and some smaller ones. I grew up in Lake City and have fished Lake Pepin all of my life. Find fishing tackle, live bait, fishing guides, fishing charters, campgrounds, and hotels near Lake Pepin. Lake Pepin is located on Pool 4 of the Mississippi River. What do you do when the walleye fishing slows in August on Pool 4? Still a good amount coming off rock reefs. A lake has no current to deal with just sometimes there are large waves. It's kind of sad to see summer end, but on the other hand it's getting to be my favorite time of year! Well the 1st trip on Pool 4 for the winter was definetly a success. I still have a few dates in August available and now am starting to book a few September days. Bluegills, Crappies and Perch have been filling in the gaps when the Walleyes quit biting. The Mississippi River has been up and down ever since the snow melted this spring. Dragging 3 way bait rigs on the upper end of the lake in current seams has produced some great fish as well. 3 way rigs and slip sinker rigs have been the main presentations in the river areas. We were covered up in thousand and thousand of ducks and geese. I am more than impressed on how well these new baits work. Lots of eaters and many big personal best Walleyes. The Mississippi river has been absolutely on fire the entire spring. Vertical jigging in the river areas are working along with dragging plastics. A jigging rap, rattling spoon and a dead stick with a fathead are always a great choice. Call me at 651-380-7278 to book your fishing trip or to purchase the gift cards. Mother Nature decided to get real cold towards the beginning of November and quickly began freezing up potholes and we once again got some snow. Pitching bucktail jigs have been a good way of getting fish as well. You fish river panfish much the as you would in lakes. Weather fronts come and go, but that usually doesn't effect river fish as much as lake fish. As long as the weather continues to hold out to be on the Mississippi River the fishing will be good. I look at it this way. Since they cancelled the National Walleye Tour event here I have several open days in the next few weeks. One day the want more natural colors and the next day they are wanting a dark or bright colored plastics. With the drop of the water temperature it's going to greatly improve the fishing as we head into the fall season. The open water bite on Pool 4 has been tough this winter. Colors switch on a daily basis depending on clound cover and bright sun. They have been plentiful and very fun to catch. Hunting then picked back up quickly. The extended forecast doesn't show much of a warm up. The bite has remained good with plenty of Saugers and Walleyes being caught out of my boat. The Saugers have been plentiful and are yet to spawn. As I reflect on past years threw notes it definetly has made locating good panfish bites a lot easier. The weather soon cooled down once again and we soon gained new birds coming from the north. Fish are still holding out in the sand and rocks, but are slowly making there way to the mud flats. With over 20 years of river experience Captain Jeremiah stays on the fish constantly to try and ensure that you will have a great day on the water. Pool 4 from the Red Wing, Lake Pepin and Wabasha area have been really well. Lot as of great summer fishing is ahead and the Panfish bite is getting underway. Well it's Monday morning and it's a beautiful start to the week. Dragging jigs and Dubuque rigs are also producing plenty of great eating and large fish. I’m finding fish all up and down the Pool 4 area. Break lines and big flats have been holding good numbers and trophy fish. For dragging jigs I use a good quality Medium action rod. Well unfortunately once again I have been neglecting to update on here. The fish that have been caught have resembled footballs as they are really girthy from putting on there fall weight. The presentations have pretty much remained the same still with the use of jigs and plastic being dragged up and down stream. Book a trip and come have some fun of your own. The fish are there, but there wanting something else. I have had my boat out in the open water around the Red Wing area and the bite currently has become real difficult and the water clarity has reached 5-6 feet. The river flow is around 30,000 cfs now and continues to fall means the fishing just keeps getting better. The river right now is absolutely loaded with baitfish. Lots of males mixed in with the large females for both Walleyes and Saugers. On Lake Pepin and the river sections. Fortunately there has been some days that have been nice out and I've been taking full advantage of them by being on the river. With the river cresting and the spawn finishing up a couple weeks ago the fishing has been extremely good!! Nightcrawlers seem to be the preferred bait right now. Many cranks and styles have been working. Dragging jigs tipped with bait. Lots of really nice Walleyes and Saugers have been caught in my boat. I have seen tons of 29 inch and change fish over the years. The fish are putting the feed bag on now as we are into our spring patterns. Was very glad to see there was 10 out there. They have been ranging from 15-21 inches which is great to see. Along with tournament fish it. Once an active school is located. Pick a section of the river and give it a try. It was a year of ups and downs for all of us. Not me, I used the four-wheeler to get to my spot. The recent catches on them have either been dragging a jig and nightcrawler or a leech. It’s a great mixed bag day. It shouldn't be long and the Walleye fishing should start to pick up. Usually small jigs tipped with plastics or some type of larva. Some large Walleyes are mixed in with in the Sauger areas, but most of the bigger fish have come from shallow areas pitching jigs and blades baits. Bugs, Bugs, and more Mayflys. Walleye fishing on Pool 4 of the Mississippi River is diverse, whether it's trolling cranks, pitching plastics, vertical jigging, livebait rigging, dragging jigs, wing dams, closing dams - these guys can do it all. I have a few October dates left and November days as well. Some have come on dragging jigs in the river area tipped with live bait. Pool 4 (Red Wing) Water Temp 34: Level 3.4 :Flow @ 11,800cfs. It hasn't been high enough that you can't enjoy being out there by any means. As soon as it starts warming up dates fill fast. Jigging and casting crankbaits to rocky shorelines are a fun way to put fish in the boat and have been working well. 20-60+ fish days were not uncommon in my boat during this time. Captain Jeremiah has a strong presence and good relationship with his fellow anglers in the fishing community. Some are on the breaklines while others are suspended in the basin. After your great day of fishing on the river let the Port 104 make you an amazing meal. Since I can't keep any Walleyes I tend to go for the larger ones. Despite some warmer weather yet. Use your electronics to locate schools of fish. The Smallmouth Bass fishing has been really fun. The crankbait bite has been really fun. The fishing in general is really good as many eating sized fish come into the boat and hit the livewell to go home to make for great table fare. One color that I really like is the gold. I think it says it's number 35. The main river also offers good places to look. The water was high in the previous falls. It’s just a matter of time before they will bite. It has been a great fishing season and will continue to be great for this coming fall. Been fishing the lake pretty intensively through the summer. Well what a whirlwind of weather we have been having. One thing is for sure it a whole lot of fun being on the Mississippi River enjoying what it has to offer. The mud flats are still holding Walleyes, but the basin bite is starting to pick up. Trust what your depth finder is telling you. The presentation has remained pretty simple. From 6-18 feet. I have been picking up a few Walleyes and the bite is starting to get better every day as the water temp slowly drops. After that it appears that there will be some steady weather with a warm up come midweek. As the dog days of summer approach I will start to do panfish trips and that can be a really fun day. Small river flats and back water channel areas still will yield good catches using live bait. Small jigs with plastics and also tipped with a chunk of crawler. We are second and third Generation guides that have honed their skills by spending countless hours on the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin. Nothing specific day in and out. The panfish have been the star of the show recently. Some days they wanted one or the other. That has keep the fish on the move as the flow went from 30,000 cfms down to 23,900 cfms currently. I have done some pitching of jigs and blades as well and that has boated plenty of fish as also. Either a 3 way rigged crankbait or pulled on leadcore. The plastics have been put to the side now and the live bait and crankbaits have taken over Thay will be the dominate presentations till fall. We had some rains recently that just brought the river up a little, but the level is dropping fast and should be back to normal in a week the way the forecast looks. They can be found on wood in the water and rocky shorelines. If you are still looking for the perfect gift for that one person that is always hard to shop for. Just think there is a good possibility that they will invite you to go with. Luhmann's River Guiding gift cards are great for any occasion. They also have great places to eat such as Port 104. Depths have ranged from 6-18 foot of water. The Lake Pepin fishing map contains information about some of the best fishing spots this lake has to offer as well as the nearby cottages, campgrounds, and bait and tackle shops. Leeches with all of the really warm temps are becoming hard to find and keep alive. The Walleye fishing is going to stay good for quite a while. I tend not to stay and grind out one place all day. Fishing the basin is a suspended crankbait bite. Happy New Year everyone!! Pretty much the same presentations as on Pool 4 can be used on Pool 2. The water clarity is now at least 2 feet and even better in Lake Pepin. The Panfishing has been decent. If it’s a huge trophy fish your looking for this is the time to be on the water. It has been a good month now that I have been in the boat on the river fishing. ?With Mother's Day only a few weeks away why not get a her something different this year and get her a gift card to have a fun day on the water doing some fishing! 100 likes. Then froze up most of the water. My reason for saying that is that is the water is somewhat dirty, but has about 2 foot of visibility. If you don't feel comfortable taking your own boat and want to fish I'd be happy to book you for a fun day of fishing. We fished the river between the Red Wing dam and Lake Pepin pretty intensively starting this early spring and through late spring. Most Popular Fishing Areas Pool 4 & Lake Pepin Offer Excellent Year Round Fishing Make Your Reservations Today For a Great Family Fishing Vacation At a Clean, Rustic Mississippi River Back Waters Resort Pick Up the Phone and CALL NOW to Book this Years Fishing Trip . Weedlines and small flats is what I have been targeting. The start of the season was abnormal as we had weather that was similar to the end of October not the beginning of it. A significant change to the river like that has an effect on the fishing for a day or two as the fish have to adjust to the high current flow. Great early ice panfishing is not always easy to find. Lots of really good number days for Walleye and Saugers. Looking for a holiday gift for that special fisher person? Speed has been really critical. Be sure to get booked sooner or later. Shallow rock areas from 1‐10 feet deep seem to be the range. Lake Pepin Fishing Guides. Some are up on shore lines and breaklines. Pool 3 has been good for a while. After all it is a River and sometimes it changes by the hour. One day it’s a bright color and one day it’s a more natural or neutral color. There have been some cool temps, but the fishing has been good. The Walleye and Smallmouth Bass are very plentiful and willing to bite. Pulling crankbaits and 3 way rigging live bait has been very productive techniques. The wing dams in the river sections of pool 3 and 4 are starting to get some nice Walleye, Bass and Bluegills on them. We're in the dog days of summer and that just means you have to work a little bit harder to put some Walleyes in the boat but it is still being done. 3 waying live bait and pulling lead core have been putting a majority of the fish in my boat now. Many limits made it in my boat with several other large fish each day that were released. Wow March has just flown by and the normal March warm up is slowly coming. It doesn't end, but you just have to be more patient. Lake Pepin has always had a tremendous summer bite trolling crankbaits. This fall has been quite a bit different from the last 3-4 previous years. I grew up in Lake City and have fished Lake Pepin and Pool 4 my entire life. As the year comes to a close I would like to Thank all of my customers and all of the people that help me make my business a success. River levels remain up as we have been getting a fair amount of continued rain so far this spring. Lake Pepin in most areas I've checked has at least 6 inches of good solid ice. Mille Lacs Lake: The Walleye and Bass fishing has slowed some as we now get into the latter part of summer. Some fish will spawn after the 15th as well. Catching limits of great eating fish has been a normal thing daily with fish catches between 30-60 fish daily. Thus, we are one of the longest running guide services on the Mississippi River for Walleyes, Northern, Bass and Catfish. Now that the water has dropped the Wabasha area fishing wing dams is getting good as well. Techniques haven't changed to much at all. As with anything outdoors not everyday is perfect. Casting jigs with plastics and hair jigs on rocky shore lines are producing well. It won’t be long and we will be back to normal pool level for this time of year. Top Pepin Fishing Charters & Tours: See reviews and photos of fishing charters & tours in Pepin, Wisconsin on Tripadvisor. I wanna Thank all of my great customers and followers for making 2020 a great year. Days that are winding I find myself doing my trips in the river areas hiding from the wind and waves. I am going to post a few pictures of my week. Didnt get fishing till about 9:30am. Fishing the North end of Lake Pepin up in the Red Wing area has been good. Haven't seen any real big fish lately, but enough eaters to keep your attention. I have mainly been fishing the pool 4 area, but have made it up to pool 3 a few times. The entire Red Wing area has fish so don't get hung up on fishing one area. I fish panfish fairly aggressive like I do Walleyes. Brighter colors have seemed to be the best. I stress slowly!! A lot of people use tungsten jigs and they work great. This spring has started off to be a really good one and I don’t see any reason that it won’t continue to stay that way. Be sure to send me an email or call me at 651-380-7278 to book a fun day on the water. Current seams and even in the main channel are holding fish with the low flow. Walleyes being shallower and the Saugers being deeper. Presentations that have been putting fish in the boat for me have been Dubuque rigs along with pitching jigs and blades. The greatest attribute our guides possess is the desire to teach others, and share the great amount of fishing knowledge passed down to them. Small jigs with plastics or tip it with some crawler works well. I tend to update my Facebook site more often than on here so to stay up on more current info and pictures be sure to follow my page. With fishing some days are ok and some are really good. In honor of getting to be able to take people back out to enjoy what they love. Trust what you electronics are showing you. It sure is fun to see people's excitement when they land a big Mississippi River Walleye. Eagle's Cliff Guide Service & Lodging Mississippi River - Lake … The Mississippi River is an incredible fishery with many areas to search out and stay on a good bite. What a weird bunch of weather we have been having this winter. Mainly dragging a jig with a plastic is all you need to boat fish. Main presentations were jigs with plastics and also blade baits. If you can stand a little cooler weather this time of year you can be rewarded with some great fishing. Water clarity varies for per river location. After all, we all forget gear from time to time. Once you find the school lots of fun will be had. It’s been a really good start to May. With the combination of the two happening that only means one thing… The fishing is getting outstanding!! When fishing Lake Pepin using your electronics is key to finding schools of bait and fish. The chances of catching some of the largest weight Walleyes and Saugers of the season can be caught through mid to late April before they spawn. The Panfish can be found in many places right now. Water clarity currently is about a foot or less. Not only is the Panfish bite fun, they are great to eat as well. Does your Mom like to fish? The overcast helps keep the light penetration to a minimum. Saugers have been on the larger size. Remember to get your spring trips booked sooner than later as I'm already booking dates for March, April and May. Panfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike can be found here. The Panfishing always remains good for quite some time before we get to the mid season slow down. Crankbaits and dragging jigs with bait is working for the few that are willing to bite. I use my down imaging exclusively on one unit. Once a spot slows I’m off to the next one. Depending on the weather depends on how long I will be taking trips. FISHING GUIDE ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER POOLS 3, Pool 4, Lake Pepin and Mille Lacs Lake. There still are large bug hatches going on and the fish are fat and healthy as can be. I’ve been pretty busy on the Mississippi River. If your looking to learn river fishing my trips can be very educational and helpful. There has been a huge influx of Walleyes and Saugers into the river as they are beginning to spawn. Some giant ones are coming into the boat. The crankbait bite is extremely good right now. I Primarily offer Fishing trips for Bass, Northern, Walleye and Panfish. With the high water it presents fun ways to fish that we normally don’t get to do most years. Email or Call me to book a great day on the water. The darker colors have seemed to be best, but the other day Prescott Bait Company ringer worms in the Gold color worked really well. The good thing is that the fish are biting and will continue to bite. Side imaging is a huge tool to help you locate these areas. It was my pleasure as I got to do what I truly enjoy. Panfishing has been really successful. Some great eaters along with some bigger ones that were released. The fishing is good with some really good days and some slower. Good electronics help me find pods of fish. River flooding is perfectly normal for this time of year. Either a 18' Lund, a 20' Ranger or a 25' Premier fishing pontoon. That being said I will be bouncing back-and-forth between the Mississippi River (Lake Pepin) and Mille Lacs Lake guiding fisherman. Lake Pepin still has been producing great Walleye and Sauger fishing also. I’m almost fully booked for July right now and only have 3 days available. I also have been picking up some fish up shallower pitching jigs and blades. Walleyes ranging 15-26 inches. The water temperature now has reached 50ﾟand it's almost time to start pulling some crank baits around. They are being a little finicky as they have become fat and happy with there main diet being Mayflys. Colors change day to day. Anything bright has seemed to work well as there is only about 12-18 inches of clarity. Most fishing is done on pools 6 or 7 including Lake Onalaska. If you would like to view the TV show you can find it on YouTube now. We are about 4 inches from the crest. -Yes as long as there is a place to launch the boat I will be guiding trips.-Yes the fish do bite well when the water is high and we will have a great day fishing.-Yes you can still navigate the river safely. The fall Walleye and Sauger bite is in full swing! I have known people who have taken trips with all of the above guides. Call 651-380-7278 to schedule your fishing adventure. I haven't spent a lot of time targeting in them as most of my recent clients have requested to do the pan fishing. We will continue to have really good fishing throughout the spring and into the summer months. Somedays it’s the leeches. The Walleye fishing is still a little slow, but with falling water temps it is starting to slowly pick up. If you are interested in fishing Lake Pepin this spring and summer you won’t be disaponted!! Honestly I can't wait! Presentations varied some day to day, but they all produced extremely well. I have found if you change up to a lighter lead jig with a slower fall rate it makes a big difference at times. Live bait in the river areas have been working real well on 3 way rigs. Mille Lacs Lake: What can I say other than that Lake once again this year has an incredible bite going for Walleyes Big and Small along with tremendous Smallmouth Bass fishing. I’m looking forward to the rest of July and August. A true 30 inch Walleye was boated by one of my customers. Staying mobile can be the factor to having a great day or a poor day. Small flats, channel edges and wing dams are things to look for. All in all it has been great. The water has dirtied up a lot as well. I hope everyone has a great Christmas and New Years! ***Have you booked your Lake Pepin fishing trip yet?***. I grew up in Lake City and have fished Lake Pepin all of my life and really enjoy it's diversity and all of the options along with many opportunities to boat fish. Keep looking for active fish. A lot of fun has been had on the Mississippi River lately by my customers. You can always take advantage of some of the other species offering fantastic action… namely northern pike and bass which both offer fantastic late summer action! So use Extreme Caution and check the ice as you go. The Wabasha area has started to pick up a little bit with the walleye bite as the water has dropped. Not many fish over 22 inches, but great quality eaters. Ready to take on the Mississippi?Contact us today to set up your next trip. If you haven’t experienced fishing on the Mississippi River in the spring or in general I suggest you give it a try. 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