Mississippi River

Mississippi River, in Wisconsin, United States, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Mississippi River is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

42.6485, -90.7273 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Largemouth bassNorthern pikeSmallmouth bassWalleyeBluegillFreshwater drum

Fishing Techniques

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

• For Northern pike

  Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.

• For Smallmouth bass

  Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Mississippi River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Mississippi River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Wisconsin before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Mississippi River.

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