Caught a small pool 2 muskie this weekend. Was surprised it picked up a bomber dragging deep on the bottom. Didnt think these fish where bottom feeders. Does any one know if there is must of a population in pool 2. Do they do any stocking? I have only heard of a few others caught down there.
Mike, Yes they do a lot of stocking in Spring Lake.
Fish Stocked by Species for the Last Five Years
Year
Species
Age
Number
2000 Muskellunge Fingerling 27,185
2001 Muskellunge Fry 67,034
2002 Muskellunge Fry 29,378
Muskellunge Fry 28,628
2003 Muskellunge Unknown 43,904
Muskellunge Fry 23,280
2004 Muskellunge Unknown 35,421
Fish Consumption Advisory
Status of the Fishery (as of 07/30/2001)
Spring Lake contains a wide array of fish species due to its direct connection to the Mississippi River. Riverine species such as carp, freshwater drum, mooneye, goldeye, and various redhorse species are abundant. Channel catfish were the most abundant gamefish sampled for the third straight survey. Individuals up to 26 inches were sampled. Sauger and walleye are present, but in below average numbers for this type of lake. Northern pike are also present, but in very low numbers. Bluegills and black crappies were caught in average abundance. Anglers should be aware of consumption advisories for Pool 2 of the Mississsippi River, which includes Spring Lake. PCBs and mercury have been detected in various species. Spring Lake is also included in the special regulation for Pool 2 that requires catch and release fishing for walleye, sauger, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass, but allows year around fishing.
Interesting. Which lake is spring lake again? Is that up by the confluence. With that may fish stocked wouldnt you think there would be more caught out there.
Spring is on the south side of the river opposite Grey Cloud. Interestingly, they have also stocked about the same amount in Pig’s Eye.
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