Lake Pepin this weekend.

  • jerrj01
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 1547
    June 18, 2009 at 1:02 am #1263319

    I have the weekend off and am planning on fishing Lake Pepin Saturday and Sunday for the first time. I’m curious what the best method and general areas/depths/baits to fish in. I’d like to try Maiden Rock if possible and if the fish are biting over there. Where would be the best place to launch, I’m okay with Evert’s but am not sure how long a trip it would be and I’m a bit scared of hitting stuff in the lake. If I start at Evert’s how far down thru the cans do I need to go before I make the turn towards Maiden Rock? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

    cougareye
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 4145
    June 18, 2009 at 1:12 am #784786

    you have a PM!

    Eric

    ace_hurlburt
    Stillwater MN / Houston Tx
    Posts: 131
    June 18, 2009 at 1:16 am #784790

    My best luck as of late has been trolling shad raps using lead core on shelves ranging from 16 to 20 feet. Caught about 24 fish the other day using this technique. Minnesota side near lake city.

    mbear
    Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA
    Posts: 10
    June 18, 2009 at 1:20 am #784794

    How many colors out and what speed seemed to work?

    jhalfen
    Posts: 4179
    June 18, 2009 at 1:22 am #784796

    We whacked some nice ones on leadcore yesterday too. If I could, I’d be back down there right now!

    Check out this brief report for some details and a photo.

    jhalfen
    Posts: 4179
    June 18, 2009 at 1:24 am #784799

    Quote:

    How many colors out and what speed seemed to work?

    Speed changes day to day and hour to hour. I caught many fish between 2.5 and 3. Depths for me were in the 20-22′ range. At those speeds and depths, it was taking me ~ 5 colors. Of course, that changes if you change speed and depth.

    fireline
    Rochester
    Posts: 813
    June 18, 2009 at 11:41 am #784951

    What is the average #test for leadcore ?

    Mark Steffes
    Farmington, MN
    Posts: 1376
    June 18, 2009 at 8:07 pm #784972

    I like to use 18lb lead, I know some people like to use 27lb.

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