Pool 18

Mississippi River Pools 16-19: River stages are low so use caution when boating. Tailwater stages have risen slightly the past few days. Main channel water temperature is around 76 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 with low water conditions. Also try fishing the brush piles in the deeper dredge cuts in Huron Island.

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

Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 17 at New Boston is 2.48 feet and has risen since last weekend. Use caution when boating due to low water levels.

Walleye - No Report: Look for walleye and the wingdams. With the low water conditions walleyes will most likely be found on the outer tips of the wingdams. Try fishing with three-way rigs with nightcrawlers 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 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 with low water conditions. Also try fishing the brush piles in the deeper dredge cuts in Huron Island.

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

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.

Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 17 at New Boston is 2.17 feet and has been falling. Use caution when boating due to low water levels.

Walleye - No Report: Look for walleye and the wingdams. With the low water conditions walleyes will most likely be found on the outer tips of the wingdams. Try fishing with three-way rigs with nightcrawlers or casting crankbaits.

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 17 at New Boston is 2.48 feet. Use caution when boating due to low water levels.

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

Walleye - No Report: Look for walleye and the wingdams. With the low water conditions walleyes will most likely be found on the outer tips of the wingdams. Try fishing with three-way rigs with nightcrawlers 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 with low water conditions. Also try fishing the brush piles in the deeper dredge cuts in Huron Island.

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 - No Report: Bluegill fishing has been slow with the low water conditions. Fish with pieces of worm under a bobber. around brush piles. Try around the Huron Island complex..

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

Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 17 in New Boston is 3.28 feet and rising. Floodstage is 15 feet. There is some construction being done on the Toolsboro road the next couple weeks that may cause the road to be closed.

Walleye - No Report: Look for walleyes on the wingdams. Try casting crankbaits or trolling three-way rigs with nightcrawlers. With the low water conditions look for walleyes on the outer ends of the wingdams.

White Bass - Slow: White bass fishing at the outlet of Odessa has slowed down. Try casting crankbaits or jigs and plastics.

Source: Iowa DNR

Mississippi River Pools 16-19. Tailwater stages have been steady to falling slowly the past few days. Main channel water temperature is around 80 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.

Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 17 in New Boston is 2.63 feet and forecasted to fall slowly. Floodstage is 15 feet. There is some construction being done on the Toolsboro road the next couple weeks that may cause the road to be closed.

Bluegill - No Report: Bluegill fishing has been slow with the low water conditions. Fish with pieces of worm under a bobber. around brush piles. Try around the Huron Island complex..

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

Walleye - No Report: Look for walleyes on the wingdams. Try casting crankbaits or trolling three-way rigs with nightcrawlers. With the low water conditions look for walleyes on the outer ends of the wingdams.

White Bass - Slow: White bass fishing at the outlet of Odessa has slowed down. Try casting crankbaits or jigs and plastics.

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 - No Report: Bluegill fishing has been slow with the low water conditions. Fish with pieces of worm under a bobber. around brush piles. Try around the Huron Island complex..

Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 17 in New Boston is 2.79 feet and forecasted to stay fairly steady. Floodstage is 15 feet.

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

Walleye - No Report: Look for walleyes on the wingdams. Try casting crankbaits or trolling three-way rigs with nightcrawlers. With the low water conditions look for walleyes on the outer ends of the wingdams.

White Bass - Slow: White bass fishing at the outlet of Odessa has slowed down. Try casting crankbaits or jigs and plastics.

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 - No Report: Look for bluegills in the backwaters. Fish with pieces of worm under a bobber. around brush piles. Try around the Huron Island complex..

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

Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 17 in New Boston is 3.50 feet and had been fairly steady. Floodstage is 15 feet.

Walleye - No Report: Look for walleyes on the wingdams. Try casting crankbaits or trolling three-way rigs with nightcrawlers. With the low water conditions look for walleyes on the outer ends of the wingdams.

White Bass - Slow: White bass fishing at the outlet of Odessa has slowed down. Try casting crankbaits or jigs and plastics.

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.

Bluegill - No Report: Look for bluegills in the backwaters. Fish with pieces of worm under a bobber. around brush piles. Try around the Huron Island complex..

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

Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 17 in New Boston is 3.37 feet and had been falling slightly. Floodstage is 15 feet. The Toolsboro access is open.

Walleye - No Report: Look for walleyes on the wingdams. Try casting crankbaits or trolling three-way rigs with nightcrawlers. With the low water conditions look for walleyes on the outer ends of the wingdams.

White Bass - Slow: White bass fishing at the outlet of Odessa has slowed down. Try casting crankbaits or jigs and plastics.

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 17 in New Boston is 3.94 feet and has risen slightly. Floodstage is 15 feet. The Toolsboro access is open.

Bluegill - No Report: Look for bluegills up shallow in the backwaters. Fish with pieces of worm under a bobber. around brush piles. Try around the Huron Island complex..

Channel Catfish - Good: Look for channel catfish around brush piles and snags in side channels and along the main channel. Try fishing with dipbaits, cut shad, or night crawlers. Look for channel catfish on shorelines with riprap and current. Try floating leeches or nightcrawlers under a bobber along the rocks. Some channel catfish are being caught below the outlet of Lake Odessa and out from the Toolsboro ramp.

Walleye - No Report: Look for walleyes on the wingdams. Try casting crankbaits or trolling three-way rigs with nightcrawlers.

Largemouth Bass - Good: Some largemouth bass are being caught at the outlet of Lake Odessa on crankbaits.

White Bass - Good: Some white bass are being caught at the outlet of Lake Odessa. Try casting crankbaits or jigs and plastics.

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.

Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 17 in New Boston is 3.53 feet and falling. Floodstage is 15 feet. The Toolsboro access is open.

Bluegill - No Report: Look for bluegills up shallow in the backwaters. Fish with pieces of worm under a bobber. around brush piles. Try around the Huron Island complex..

Channel Catfish - Good: Look for channel catfish around brush piles and snags in side channels and along the main channel. Try fishing with dipbaits, cut shad, or night crawlers. Look for channel catfish on shorelines with riprap and current. Try floating leeches or nightcrawlers under a bobber along the rocks. Some channel catfish are being caught below the outlet of Lake Odessa and out from the Toolsboro ramp.

Largemouth Bass - Good: Some largemouth bass are being caught at the outlet of Lake Odessa on crankbaits.

Walleye - No Report: Look for walleyes on the wingdams. Try casting crankbaits or trolling three-way rigs with nightcrawlers.

White Bass - Good: Some white bass are being caught at the outlet of Lake Odessa. Try casting crankbaits or jigs and plastics.

Source: Iowa DNR