Pool 17

Mississippi River Pools 16-19: River stages are low so use caution when boating. Main channel water temperature is around 79 degrees and water clarity has been fair. If you have questions on fishing Pools 16-19 of the Mississippi River contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062.

Bluegill - No Report: With the low water conditions look for bluegills around brush piles in the flowing side channels. Some times bluegills can also be found on the wingdams during low water conditions.

Channel Catfish - No Report: Channel catfish can be caught fishing brush piles and snags along the main channel and side channels. Channel catfish can also be caught fishing above the wingdams. Try using stinkbaits, nightcrawlers, or cut shad.

Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine is 2.96 feet and falling. Water levels are low so use caution when boating.

Walleye - No Report: Look for walleyes on the wingdams. With the low water levels walleyes will most likely be on the outer tips of wingdams. Try using three-way rigs with crawlers or casting crankbaits.

Largemouth Bass - No Report: Look for largemouth bass around brush piles and snags along the main channel and side channels with the low water conditions.

Source: Iowa DNR

Mississippi River Pools 16-19: River stages are low so use caution when boating. Main channel water temperature is around 82 degrees and water clarity has been fair. If you have questions on fishing Pools 16-19 of the Mississippi River contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062.

Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine is 2.47 feet. Water levels are low so use caution when boating.

Channel Catfish - No Report: Channel catfish can be caught fishing brush piles and snags along the main channel and side channels. Channel catfish can also be caught fishing above the wingdams. Try using stinkbaits, nightcrawlers, or cut shad.

Walleye - No Report: Look for walleyes on the wingdams. With the low water levels walleyes will most likely be on the outer tips of wingdams. Try using three-way rigs with crawlers or casting crankbaits.

Bluegill - No Report: With the low water conditions look for bluegills around brush piles in the flowing side channels. Some times bluegills can also be found on the wingdams during low water conditions.

Largemouth Bass - No Report: Look for largemouth bass around brush piles and snags along the main channel and side channels with the low water conditions.

Source: Iowa DNR

Mississippi River Pools 16-19. Tailwater stages have been rising the past few days. Main channel water temperature is around 79 degrees and water clarity has been fair. River conditions are low so use caution when boating. If you have questions on fishing Pool 16-19 contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062.

Bluegill - Slow: Fishing for bluegills has been slow in the backwaters with the low water conditions. Try fishing with a piece of worm under a bobber around brush. Places to try are Big Timber, Cleveland Slough, and Eagle Fill.

Channel Catfish - Good: Look for channel catfish around brush piles and snags along side channels and the main channel. Try fishing with dipbaits, cut shad, or nightcrawlers.

Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine is 3.52 feet and has been rising the past few days. Floodstage is 15 feet. River stage at Muscatine is 5.56 feet and floodstage is 16 feet.

Walleye - Fair: Look for walleyes around current breaks. Try casting jigs with plastics or crankbaits. Look for walleyes on the wingdams. Try fishing the wingdams with three-way rigs and crawlers or casting crankbaits. With the low water conditions fish the outer end of the wingdams.

White Bass - No Report: Look for white bass around current breaks or down by GPC. Try casting jigs and plastics or crankbaits.

Source: Iowa DNR

Mississippi River Pools 16-19. Tailwater stages did rise some this past weekend. River stages are forecasted to fall slowly the next few days. Main channel water temperature is around 80-83 degrees and water clarity has been fair. River conditions are low so use caution when boating. If you have questions on fishing Pool 16-19 contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062.

Bluegill - Slow: Fishing for bluegills has been slow in the backwaters with the low water conditions. Try fishing with a piece of worm under a bobber around brush. Places to try are Big Timber, Cleveland Slough, and Eagle Fill.

Channel Catfish - Good: Look for channel catfish around brush piles and snags along side channels and the main channel. Try fishing with dipbaits, cut shad, or nightcrawlers.

Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine is 3.80 feet and forecasted to fall slowly the next few few days. Floodstage is 15 feet. River stage at Muscatine is 5.81 feet and floodstage is 16 feet.

Walleye - Fair: Look for walleyes around current breaks. Try casting jigs with plastics or crankbaits. Look for walleyes on the wingdams. Try fishing the wingdams with three-way rigs and crawlers or casting crankbaits. With the low water conditions fish the outer end of the wingdams.

White Bass - No Report: Look for white bass around current breaks or down by GPC. Try casting jigs and plastics or crankbaits.

Source: Iowa DNR

Mississippi River Pools 16-19. River stages have been steady to falling slightly the past few days. Main channel water temperature is around 83-85 degrees and water clarity has been fair. River conditions are low so use caution when boating. If you have questions on fishing Pool 16-19 contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062.

Bluegill - Slow: Fishing for bluegills has been slow in the backwaters with the low water conditions. Try fishing with a piece of worm under a bobber around brush. Places to try are Big Timber, Cleveland Slough, and Eagle Fill.

Channel Catfish - Good: Look for channel catfish around brush piles and snags along side channels and the main channel. Try fishing with dipbaits, cut shad, or nightcrawlers. Also look for channel catfish along shorelines with riprap and current. Try floating leeches or nightcrawlers under a bobber along the rocks.

Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine is 2.87 feet and forecasted to stay fairly steady the next few few days. Floodstage is 15 feet. River stage at Muscatine is 5.48 feet and floodstage is 16 feet.

Walleye - Fair: Look for walleyes around current breaks. Try casting jigs with plastics or crankbaits. Look for walleyes on the wingdams. Try fishing the wingdams with three-way rigs and crawlers or casting crankbaits. With the low water conditions fish the outer end of the wingdams.

White Bass - No Report: Look for white bass around current breaks or down by GPC. Try casting jigs and plastics or crankbaits.

Source: Iowa DNR

Mississippi River Pools 16-19. River stages have been steady to falling slightly the past few days. Main channel water temperature is around 79-80 degrees and water clarity has been fair. If you have questions on fishing Pool 16-19 contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062.

Bluegill - Slow: Fishing for bluegills has slowed down in the backwaters. Try fishing with a piece of worm under a bobber around brush. Places to try are Big Timber, Cleveland Slough, and Eagle Fill.

Channel Catfish - Good: Look for channel catfish around brush piles and snags along side channels and the main channel. Try fishing with dipbaits, cut shad, or nightcrawlers. Also look for channel catfish along shorelines with riprap and current. Try floating leeches or nightcrawlers under a bobber along the rocks.

Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine is 3.41 and had been steady the past few days. Floodstage is 15 feet. River stage at Muscatine is 5.48 feet and floodstage is 16 feet.

Walleye - Fair: Look for walleyes around current breaks. Try casting jigs with plastics or crankbaits. Look for walleyes on the wingdams. Try fishing the wingdams with three-way rigs and crawlers or casting crankbaits. With the low water conditions fish the outer end of the wingdams.

White Bass - No Report: Look for white bass around current breaks or down by GPC. Try casting jigs and plastics or crankbaits.

Source: Iowa DNR

Mississippi River Pools 16-19. River stages have fallen slightly the past few days. Main channel water temperature is around 79-80 degrees and water clarity has been good. There has been some heavy rain that may impact water clarity. If you have questions on fishing Pool 16-19 contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062.

Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine is 3.40 and had been falling slightly the past few days. Floodstage is 15 feet. River stage at Muscatine is 5.37 feet and floodstage is 16 feet.

Bluegill - Slow: Fishing for bluegills has slowed down in the backwaters. Try fishing with a piece of worm under a bobber around brush. Places to try are Big Timber, Cleveland Slough, and Eagle Fill.

Channel Catfish - Good: Look for channel catfish around brush piles in the side channels and main channel. Try fishing with dipbaits, cut shad, or nightcrawlers. Also look for channel catfish along shorelines with riprap and current. Try floating leeches or nightcrawlers under a bobber along the rocks.

Walleye - Fair: Look for walleyes around current breaks. Try casting jigs with plastics or crankbaits. Look for walleyes on the wingdams. Try fishing the wingdams with three-way rigs and crawlers or casting crankbaits. With the low water conditions fish the outer end of the wingdams.

White Bass - No Report: Look for white bass around current breaks or down by GPC. Try casting jigs and plastics or crankbaits.

Source: Iowa DNR

Mississippi River Pools 16-19. River stages have risen slightly the past few days. Main channel water temperature is around 82 degrees and water clarity has been good. If you have questions on fishing Pool 16-19 contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062.

Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine is 3.74 and has risen slightly the past few days. Floodstage is 15 feet. River stage at Muscatine is 5.79 feet and floodstage is 16 feet.

Walleye - No Report: Look for walleyes around current breaks. Try casting jigs with plastics or crankbaits. Look for walleyes on the wingdams. Try fishing the wingdams with three-way rigs and crawlers or casting crankbaits.

Bluegill - Good: Look for bluegills up shallow in the backwaters. Try fishing with a piece of worm under a bobber around brush. Places to try are Big Timber, Cleveland Slough, and Eagle Fill.

White Bass - No Report: Look for white bass around current breaks or down by GPC. Try casting jigs and plastics or crankbaits.

Channel Catfish - Good: Look for channel catfish around brush piles in the side channels and main channel. Try fishing with dipbaits, cut shad, or nightcrawlers. Also look for channel catfish along shorelines with riprap and current. Try floating leeches or nightcrawlers under a bobber along the rocks.

Source: Iowa DNR

Mississippi River Pools 16-19. River stages have been falling. Main channel water temperature is around 78 degrees and water clarity has been fair. If you have questions on fishing Pool 16-19 contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062.

Bluegill - Good: Look for bluegills up shallow in the backwaters. Try fishing with a piece of worm under a bobber around brush. Places to try are Big Timber, Cleveland Slough, and Eagle Fill.

Channel Catfish - Good: Look for channel catfish around brush piles in the side channels and main channel. Try fishing with dipbaits, cut shad, or nightcrawlers. Also look for channel catfish along shorelines with riprap and current. Try floating leeches or nightcrawlers under a bobber along the rocks.

Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine is 3.25 and falling. Floodstage is 15 feet. River stage at Muscatine is 5.31 feet and floodstage is 16 feet.

Walleye - No Report: Look for walleyes around current breaks. Try casting jigs with plastics or crankbaits. Look for walleyes on the wingdams. Try fishing the wingdams with three-way rigs and crawlers or casting crankbaits.

White Bass - No Report: Look for white bass around current breaks or down by GPC. Try casting jigs and plastics or crankbaits.

Source: Iowa DNR

Mississippi River Pools 16-19. River stages continue to fall. Main channel water temperature is around 76 degrees and water clarity has been fair. If you have questions on fishing Pool 16-19 contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062.

Bluegill - Good: Look for bluegills up shallow in the backwaters. Try fishing with a piece of worm under a bobber around brush. Places to try are Big Timber, Cleveland Slough, and Eagle Fill.

Channel Catfish - Good: Look for channel catfish around brush piles in the side channels and main channel. Try fishing with dipbaits, cut shad, or nightcrawlers. Also look for channel catfish along shorelines with riprap and current. Try floating leeches or nightcrawlers under a bobber along the rocks.

Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine is 4.08 and falling slowly. Floodstage is 15 feet. River stage at Muscatine is 5.99 feet and floodstage is 16 feet. The gates are back in the water at the Lock and Dam.

Walleye - No Report: Look for walleyes around current breaks. Try casting jigs with plastics or crankbaits. Look for walleyes on the wingdams. Try fishing the wingdams with three-way rigs and crawlers or casting crankbaits.

White Bass - No Report: Look for white bass around current breaks or down by GPC. Try casting jigs and plastics or crankbaits.

Source: Iowa DNR