Fox River

My son and I went out to Burlington, Rochester, and Waterford today.  Water is high but fishable in most areas.  Saw about 20-30 dead crappies in some shallow water near shore and a few other sluggish ones near the surface.  I am guessing that the stress of the high water was too much for them. I am wondering if anyone else has seen this?

Crazy amount of dinky crappies are showing up below the Rochester Dam yesterday afternoon. 

Water still over the dam but pools and eddys along the nominal river bank hold everything from bullheads to bluegills and carp.

Drove over the river today south of Burlington, it definitely has crested in some areas into the farm fields etc. I think its easily up 5-6ft from when I was out last week. Current is ripping as well.

All kinds of trees down around the Waterford launch and just across the river.  

Just done taking a ride through Tichigan, Waterford, Rochester 
and Wind lake and the only thing I saw was 2 houses north of Rochester that had some signs of damage.   

Wonder how Waterford and Rochester are doing after the storms?  Any major damage?

The dam by the library.  Not the one by the post office.  I guess I should have said "newer" dam.  They are both old, one older than the other.  

New dam?  🤣 😂 

Took a ride to Rochester this morning.  The water was raging!  Only one of the main gates was open, and the gates from the old mill on the west side of the river were putting out some serious water.  First time I ever saw this dynamic at Rochester.  Lots of people fishing from the shore.  We didn't stay long.  Saw lots of small carp being caught and that was it.  Ended up fishing at the new dam in Waterford.  Plenty of carp, dogfish, and a few cats........not a fan.  

Here's to a wet and warm week.

Before the large concrete slab went in, and when the mill was actually operating, anyone fishing below got covered with corn husks and left-overs from a long exhaust pipe from inside the mill.  But crappie fishing was outstanding down that hill.  But weekends were special, as the mill was closed and no husks around.  Tough at times during the work-week.  When the mill closed, the concrete slab came in.  Rats!  I once made the mistake of taking sandwiches for a treat while next to the mill--the mistake was they were cheese sandwiches!

Regarding the coral reef restaurant, there is a nice park there now.  But I have been told that the west side lands are or will soon be posted with No Trespassing signs.  One will need waders and need to stay in the water.  I can tell you there are some deeper holes there and plenty of sunken rocks.  Extra caution needed.