Today I was able to do one of my favorite things- Go fishing with my old man! After a quick discussion this morning about the rain near the southern pools of the Miss, we decided to head north to Guttenberg. Good Choice! The water was really clean, and the fish were in a decent mood.
Getting our limit today was a little tougher than usual. But we still managed some very nice eaters, and one nice 22" male walleye (released). We literally were all over the whole pool. Caught a few nice ones near the dam. Some in Ackerman’s, and some in-between wing dams.
There were a ton of little fish also caught- All in all we probably each caught 20-25 fish. We had a few nice catfish(2-3 lbs. range) down in Ackerman’s.
The current was very strong. We were using 3/4 or 1 ounce jigs. Rigged with BFT ringies! Cotton candy was the best color, had a few fish on some other colors as well. Simple raise and lower, maintaining contact with the bottom seemed to work the best. I did try just holding the jig a little above the bottom, but that didn’t yield any results. The main depths we fished were 20-30 feet. No depths yielded more fish than others, they were very spread out. I tried pitching a few smaller jigs and ringies and the end of the night in 15 foot of water, over some nice rockpiles, with no luck…
The weather is going to be getting better by the day. And with that, so will the fishing. Now is the time to get out and have some fun, and make life-long memories with friends and family! On a side note, I haven’t been able to take my wife "river walleye fishing" yet this year. I get home tonight, and she said " I could have missed work today.." I am in the doghouse, to say the least…
Thanks for the trip Dad!!
Good Fishing, and We’ll see you on the water!!
Wanted to throw up this pic of Andy and I’s friend- Trevor-
Caught earlier this week on the Iowa- Fish was released…
I see you got to spend an awesome day out on the river as well
The weather was great for a day in the boat. Real nice bunch of eater fish you and your Dad got 
Ahh, you’re killin’ me Luke! Great report! I’m glad to hear you got a chance to hit the big river. Work has kept me too busy to fish of late, but that is changing after this week. I plan to spend at least a few days out chasing ole marble eyes!
Those are some beautiful saugers there!
Awesome report buddy!
Just in time too. I’ll be there the next three days so I’ll have report Sunday night. The weather looks great. Come on fish!
Luke, was there many boats out?
Nice Report Luke.
Nothing Like getting the “old man” out and on some fish.
It is suppose to be 53 here today and I have to work
Dave- I would guess 25-30 boats. A good friend up there, that we talked to- said it gets pounded on the weekends. He fishes there every morning except saturday- he said thats the worst.
We weren’t around anybody for more than ten minutes-
It usually calms down a bit after March 15th, when Dubuque Bellevue and Clinton open back up.
Looking out my window today is killing me, its super nice out!
Yep..I talked to two guys from Dubuque..one was a guide with clients- and the other was just fishing..both were very nice guys..
They “can’t wait”..
Luke, when I get home from Germany, I need to get you a couple of Avery Skull caps!!! Gld the fishing is picking up, but I won’t be able to find out due to being VERY busy.
Germany?? What are you doing in Germany???
Business…? Your a long ways from the walleye fishing..lol-
Safe travels when you come home…get a hold of me Travis-
How bout you hook me up with a BUNCH of avery stuff
..lol
Take Care man!
Luke, stop by the house and grab whatever you would like. Yeah the bird flu isn’t stopping anyone from wearing the ducks and geese out in Europe..
Nice fish there Lukster!
Nothing better than to get out with Dad…unless it’s getting out with Mom!
Ice or open water it looks like you are having a blast down there Luke. Thanks for the report and pics.
Thanks, Bill
yo luke! hope you’re catching some carp in tennessee!
just wanted to put up a pic of my buddy brad with some keepers from friday. not the best pic, but have some good ones coming.