Thanks. Good info. I’ll keep all that in mind.

I’ll be visiting Monticello from out-of-state for about 6 days in mid February. I plan to explore, looking for fishing spots. Maybe the thing to do is drive around the river looking for people wading or fishing from shore, as potential starting points.

I could also try to wade or fish from shore starting at parks, like Montissippi Park. Or maybe near a bridge or two, like the Route 25 bridge.

Should be fun trying to figure it out. Hope I can add a report of success here during that time. Thanks again.

Thanks Mr. Beads. Very helpful. I plan to give it a try in mid February, either wading or from shore.

Mahtofire14, thanks for the info. Very helpful. Looks like I’ll be trying the Monticello area next winter.

Thanks for the info everyone. Dustin, it seems you’re right about the videos. I didn’t know about “pools”. But I think I’m getting it now. I’ll keep a trip to Monticello in mind for next winter. Thanks!

Hello all,

I’ve read articles and seen videos about smallmouth bass fishing in the Mississippi River near Monticello. I was all fired up to give it a try (on a short vacation from out of state) when I realized that I may be too late for this year. Is the smallmouth bass season closed now? 

You’d think I could figure this out on my own, but I find the Minnesota regulations on this topic somewhat confusing. And adding to the confusion are the videos I see that are dated late March and even early April. 

So forgive me but I want to get clarification: Is smallmouth bass fishing on the Mississippi closed now? Or can I still try it? Thanks!!!

Thanks tornadochaser. I appreciate the info. I’ll give it a try in July and let you know how it goes. Thanks!