river

hey guys i am an avid ice fisherman try to make it on the ice at least once a week, ive done all sorts of fishing bu ti have never ice fished a river, n i really wanna try it out. i figured with the cold temperatures ahead some spots on the river will be more then safe to fish. i am from the north metro n i was just wandering if there are any spots to fish the river around here, n if so maybe you guys could give me some pointers. im not asking for gps coordinates, thats no fun just some safe spots i could get out n learn how to fish a river. thanks a lot

for starters, rivers are never safe in my mind. that being said there are areas on lake pepin that can be good and areas near hudson too. pepin would pry be at least an hour drive for you though. check out the mississippi forums for some info.

North metro, eh? I’ve always wondered about the area just upstream from the Coon Rapids Dam, since they maintain it for a recreation pool, I thought maybe it would be more stable water? Anyone ever try up that way?

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or starters, rivers are never safe in my mind. that being said there are areas on lake pepin that can be good and areas near hudson too. pepin would pry be at least an hour drive for you though. check out the mississippi forums for some info.

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There’s also thin ice in the channel on Lake Pepin and the same around Hudson.

I’ve always had a hard time with this because if the on line directions get mixed up, I wouldn’t feel real good knowing I gave directions to someone that drown.

IMHO, people new to the ice on the river should either get a guide or go with someone that knows the area. But that’s me.

Use Google Earth (an easy Down Load) and Bathymetry to do your research. Look for back water lakes with google earth and use the Bathymetry to see what kind of depths the backwaters has to offer. This late in the season Oxygen is a good thing. You will find this in deeper water and areas that may have some flow causing turbulence in the water. Oxygen makes for active fish!

Open water season is a great time to carry the GPS and do some scouting.

I have ice fished the river right below the coon rapids dam on the north side of the river. Been many years since then. Bring a buddy and make sure to check the ice with a spud bar.

below the dams at trempeleau dresbach genoa. but no ice there yet, if at all this year with the water being a little high yet idk if they will even freeze this year. dont be the first one out there though. although some1 has to be. little scary walkin out there.