4/13 Rochester Area Fishing Summary

  • hof
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 2443
    #1317687

    Lake Zumbro:
    The lake has re-filled quickly from the recent rain and runoff. The lake is at no wake, but is close to being down to the point where that would be lifted. The water is dirty with some floating debris. The shorelines should be producing some panfish. Try fishing slightly deeper, about 4-10 ft. Small jigs tipped with a waxie or minnows should be worth a try. Remember that this is an inland body of water, so bass and northern fishing is closed.

    Foster Arend Lake:
    Some trout are being caught, many are very nice in the 15-18 inch range. Minnows, powerbait, waxies on small jigs, small spinners, small rapalas are worth trying.

    Chester Woods:
    Fish are still fairly deep. Try minnows or worms for crappies and gills.

    Willow Creek:
    Fishing has been a little slow, but that could change quickly as the water temp warms. Try fishing 4-8 ft. below a bobber with worms or waxies for gills.

    Country Club Manor pits:
    Fishing has been slow. The shorelines should start producing panfish soon as the water gets warmer.

    Boy Scout (Gamehaven) Lake:
    Some gills and crappies are being caught as the water warms. Try small jigs tipped with a waxie under a bobber about 2-3 ft.

    Mississippi backwaters:
    Most areas are not producing much with the high cold water. That could change quickly as the water get warmer. Try finding areas without much current that warm up quickly.

    Remember to stop by Hooked On Fishing for all your fishing needs. We have some great specials on quality rod & reel combinations! You will find a nice selection of live bait including nightcrawlers, minnows, and waxies. There is also a great selection of tackle to meet all your fishing needs. HOF is Rochester’s fishing headquarters!

    Good Fishing,
    Mike

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    #438175

    Thanks Bud. Spring is here.
    Thanks, Bill

    tyler_holm
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 260
    #438330

    The no-wake restriction has been lifted from Late Zumbro, and returned to normal operation status.

    sgt._rock
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 2517
    #438367

    Stopped by Willow today and saw a few fisherman but nothing really being caught. Was only there a few minutes. Just a heads up that the fishing pier is broke free from the shore mount and not accessable without getting wet. Is this a DNR maintenance item or Rochester Parks?

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    #438381

    Quote:


    The no-wake restriction has been lifted from Late Zumbro, and returned to normal operation status.


    Thank you Tyler and welcome. Great to have you with us. Please feel free to share and post all you want.
    Thanks, Bill

Viewing 5 posts - 1 through 5 (of 5 total)

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.