This week the busy season kicked into gear for me after being on vacation for two weeks in the warm weather of sunny Florida.   Don't get me wrong I really enjoyed the heat but also was...

As I sit here reflecting on how the last couple weeks have gone I think of how different the river system has been this fall so far compared to the last two.   In my opinion it seems like o...

Over the last couple weeks I have fished both pools.  The bite has been very consistent on the river system even with the water levels coming down to normal as of late.  The biggest th...

We are deep into the summer heat and bug hatches.  I have had many folks ask me what are we gonna do to catch walleye and saugers in these conditions?   My response to everyone is don&...

The walleye and sauger bite over the last month or so has been pretty good.  Now with that being said it seems like this fishery has been extremely busy this year since the third week of Ja...

Let's begin by saying I am greatful to all the folks that have joined me over the 2023 fishing season on the mighty Mississippi River.  I would not be able to do the job I love if it we...

With the busy family vacation and not having my boat for over three weeks I had not gone out much in july.   So now to August and we are just about finished with this month.   I have b...

Over the last couple weeks the mighty Mississippi River has made some drastic changes which has taken us from really high water levels to just about summer average levels.   That was probab...

All I can say is wow to how many walleye and sauger this river.  Even with the water level reaching historic highs this year I had to make some adjustments to areas I normally fish when I w...

The river is rising extremely quick over the last week.  With that being said that did not stop the walleye and sauger from doing the spawning ritual they do every spring at this time. &nbs...

The last couple weeks we have had a decent walleye bite on the river system ranging from eater sized walleye and saugers to a trophy fish here and there.   One thing I can say is the river ...

The year of 2022 was as good as it gets for walleye fishing on the Mississippi River.   I had some amazing times with absolutely great clients all year.  I fished from pool 2 all the w...

The last couple weeks it seemed the walleye wanted to be a little stubborn at times.  Changing techniques was a must for my boat.   The one thing I can tell you is the fish are exactly...

I am finally back from all my softball travels for the summer.  Since I returned I've had a few walleye trips with some great folks.  The walleye and sauger bite has slowed a bit s...

Over the last month I have really done what every man loves to do and that fish and deer hunt day after day.   It does wear a 52 about to be 53 year old man down don't get me wrong. &nb...

Oh and just like that fall feeding frenzy is kicked in.   Lately the sauger and walleye I have been cleaning have been absolutely loaded with Shad in their bellies.   Picture a 17 inch...

Over the last two weeks I have noticed the changes to the system and how the fish have started to do their fall run.   I have been mainly trolling the rig as of late boating several walleye...

With fall upon us now,  things should really pick up soon on the walleye and sauger bite.  The factors like moon phase, cooler temperatures on the water,  and the sunshine hours d...

Well since my last report I have been far from the Mississippi River ranging from Colorado to oklahoma to Missouri .   Helen will be a senior in high school this next semester so I have mad...

The big river amazes me everyday I use her for my fun.   Since my last report I have seen so many changes with not only the way the bite has changed but how the pathways we use each day to ...

Each year things are different on the river.   This spring we seen the water temperature work it's way up to 53 degrees, and after a huge cold front come through it dropped drastically ...

I have been extremely busy since my last walleye fishing report.  The bite has been great at times and also slow on others depending on the levels, clarity, and water temperature.   Th...

Changes upon changes.  It's exactly what we needed to get the schools of walleye and sauger to come up the river system.  When the flow comes up and practically hits the fish in th...

Lately I have had some time to hit several pools to see how the bite is coming along.   Each one was totally different and also different techniques to trigger the bite.

 Le...

Over the last week I have had a few opportunities to get my boat out in the open water. I have had my new pup Mississippi River join me a couple times and she has been fun to watch enjoying the ...

Over the last two weeks I have given the boat a break and been concentrating on fishing the hard water.  I have at left the river all together since I've been fishing the back water are...

I know it has been quite sometime since I have had the time to throw up a fishing report due to being a very busy time of the year not only guiding but also deer hunting, and trying to train our...

Over the last two weeks I ha e seen a huge difference in the amount of walleye and sauger that have transitioned from lake pepin to the river on pool 4.   You don't necessarily have to ...

We are starting to see a little movement of walleye, sauger and even some tanker crappies coming out of lake pepin into the river.   This is a fun time of the year for us guides and as any ...

Over the last couple weeks we have watched our water levels drop below what we have seen in over three years.  Does this mean you can not catch fish?  That answer would be no.   Y...

Over the last couple weeks we have targeted several species on pool 4 out of Redwing Minnesota.  Yes I said several special because sometimes when those walleye don't want to cooperate ...

Over the last couple weeks the river has done everything you could imagine with changes,   Dirty, up, down mayfly hatches bigger than I've seen  and everything but stable.  Sh...

Over the last couple weeks we have had some major changes to the river system due to the monsterous rain falls.  It had made it a challenge to try and catch walleye or anything else in the ...

It's been a while since I've sat down and wrote a fishing report.  Been super busy and respect for my buddies fishing the walleyes tournaments as of late is the reason.

S...

Over the last ten days I've had some success fishing both pool 3 and pool 4.    And bonus fishing on pools 8 and 9.  

Last week I had Mike and his 13 year old son i...

Now that the spawn is complete in the river system you have to try and chase these walleye and sauger each day that are on the move.   Always keep in mind if you caught fish in a spot yeste...

As everyone in this country and throughout the world are being effected by the COVID-19 the only thing that has me and many others keeping our sanity is being able to go out fishing.   Fish...

Over the last couple weeks I have had an absolute blast ice fishing with some friends like my buddy Rick, his sons Ryan and Kellen.  Aiden, my brother Robert and nephew Dillon and Ryan Denz...

Over last couple weeks I’ve been doing both ice and boat.  A few times with clients both ice and boat.   I will tell you the ice bite has really picked up and it’s too bad ...

Over the last two weeks the weather has changed so many times that switching from ice fishing to the boat seemed like a rollercoaster ride at times.   The good news is the water levels have...

Over the last couple weeks I’ve been mostly on the ice until this week.  It fealt so good to get the big Lund out for a day and also jump into Tucker’s boat for a day.   Read more »

Ice and first open water report of 2020

Walleye fishing report plus speckled trout report

Mid November walleye and sauger report

When the river turns dirty head to lake pepin

Always pay attention to your electronic

Pool 4 walleye report

Pool 4 Walleye fishing report

Mississippi River fishing report

Mississippi River walleye fishing report

Lake Pepin walleye fishing report

Mississippi River and Lake Pepin walleye and sauger fishing report

Another great week of fishing on pools 3 and 4 with great folks

Which technique to fish?

Mississippi River walleye report

Mississippi River pool 4 walleye fishing report

Changed my fishing location due to dirty water

It went from good to ugly in two days

Rising river and lower water temperatures this week

Fins and feathers report

Mississippi River walleye fishing report and ice report

Hope everyone had a good holiday season

What a fun week of ice fishing we have had

Mississippi River walleye fishing report

Walleye and sauger fishing report

Dropping water levels equals pretty good walleye bite

Lets say it was all for the kids

Great time of the year for cameras in the water