River Conditions and Fishing

  • OldCoot
    Cedar Rapids, IA
    Posts: 50
    May 22, 2003 at 4:15 pm #1328443

    The wife and I are coming up tomorow to fish Pepin. How are the water conditions and fishing the last couple days? We would like to pull cranks. Is the water clean enough to do this? I will be sure to give a report when we get back. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Old Coot

    bkman
    Wisconsin
    Posts: 49
    May 22, 2003 at 5:11 pm #267193

    The water is up. There’s some floating debris, but for the most part you should be able to cast and/or troll. I was down there last night and was casting the shoreline rip rap with a fat rap. Caught one on the first cast and lost 1 or 2 other small fish. I don’t troll, but I’ve heard that boats are catching fish doing that. I’m no expert on Lake Pepin, but that’s what I saw.

    dustin_stewart
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1402
    May 22, 2003 at 5:29 pm #267197

    I was out yesterday, the trolling bite was good. The debris in the river is starting to clear up from what it was a week ago when the water was really rolling. Right now is a perfect time to troll the lake and cover a bunch of water trying to find active fish. Perch and firetiger #5 shad raps have been good to me on the last few trips. look shallow, 12′ of water or less

    Make sure you let us know how you do.

    Bob Schultz
    Wausau,Wi
    Posts: 756
    May 22, 2003 at 6:04 pm #267203

    Which landings can be used on the Wisconsin side of Lake Pepin when the water is high?

    OldCoot
    Cedar Rapids, IA
    Posts: 50
    May 22, 2003 at 6:22 pm #267208

    Thanks guys for the information. I will definately give a report when I return. I do have one more question. Is the ramp at Frontenac usable?

    Again, thanks for the info,

    Old Coot

    riverdawg
    Posts: 12
    May 22, 2003 at 7:10 pm #267211

    I used the ramp at Frontenac last saturday with no trouble. Water’s come down a bit since then, so you should have no trouble.

    mustbefishing
    Ladysmith, WI
    Posts: 142
    May 23, 2003 at 4:25 pm #267251

    What are my chances of finding a sandy beach near Lacupolis to pitch a tent on this Sunday? Is the water still that high or is it down enough to camp on the shore?

    rvvrrat
    The Sand Prairie
    Posts: 1840
    May 23, 2003 at 4:47 pm #267255

    The water is dropping, but still might be a bit high for the immediate LaCupolis area. There are certainly some man made dunes in the immediate Wabasha area that would always be dry. Not sure if the “hole” is still there…just above Wabasha on Wi side – result of dredging…very protected.

    LeoKam
    Camp Lacupolis, MN
    Posts: 183
    May 23, 2003 at 4:50 pm #267256

    Diagonally across from Lacupolis. Water levels have been dropping the last few days. Try the sandy stretch at the south end and the middle part where the 2 tallest trees are. If you camp, look for any of my lures hung up in the bushes.

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