• Autumn Walleye Blitz on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis

  • Nov 15 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Autumn Walleye Blitz on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis

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  • As of November 15, 2024, the fishing scene on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis is looking promising, despite the cooler autumn weather.

    ### Weather and Tidal Report
    The weather today is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of around 48 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 32 degrees. There is no significant tidal activity to worry about on the Mississippi River here, as it is a freshwater river.

    ### Sunrise and Sunset
    Sunrise is at 6:54 AM, and sunset will be at 4:34 PM, giving anglers a good window to catch the prime fishing times, especially during the twilight periods.

    ### Fish Activity
    Yesterday saw excellent fish activity, particularly for walleye and sauger. The cooling water temperatures, now in the mid-40s to low 50s, have made these species more active. Anglers reported catching a mix of eater-sized walleye and sauger, as well as some trophy fish.

    ### Types and Amounts of Fish Caught
    Walleye and sauger have been the stars of the show, with many anglers reporting successful catches in the 18 to 29 feet of water range. Some nice schools of fish were found over mud flats with no specific structure, just a lot of forage that holds the fish.

    ### Best Lures and Bait
    For walleye and sauger, jigging with frozen emerald shiners or fathead minnows has been highly effective. Vertical jigging with 1/8-ounce live bait jigs tipped with fatheads has also produced good results. Trolling spinners on the weed edges, although less effective recently, can still attract pike and other species.

    ### Hot Spots
    Two hot spots to consider are the areas around the Ford Dam and the St. Paul area near the confluence of the Minnesota River. The Ford Dam area has been known for its consistent walleye and sauger bites, especially during the twilight hours. The St. Paul area offers a mix of structures, including weed flats and near-shore breaklines, which have been holding pike and other species.

    Overall, the Mississippi River in Minneapolis is offering some great fishing opportunities right now, especially for those targeting walleye and sauger. Make sure to bundle up and enjoy the autumn fishing experience.
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