May 7, 2013
Today the Root River is high and muddy. I noticed considerably fewer visable islands in the river on my morning commute. It will take some time to recover from this particular run-off event however the stream flow station shows that the river is receding. Rain is forecast this week which may affect the normalizing of...
May 4, 2013
The snow started to melt over night which made the Root River rise and stain. The stain is more prevalent below the confluence of the South Branch and the North Branch. The snow will continue to melt into tomorrow likely contributing to a higher and muddier creeks. The creeks that clear quickly should be in...
May 3, 2013
A record snowfall blew through yesterday coating the landscape with six inches of fresh snow. As of today the creeks in the county are still running clear however I suspect that by Monday we will be seeing the stain of snow run off.
May 1, 2013
Creeks in Fillmore County are in good shape today and were largely unaffected by last night’s thunderstorms. The wildflowers are still poking up on the bluff sides and the bottoms are beginning to green up. A cold front is forecast to move through will certainly affect angle-ability of trout. Rush Creek @ 43 in Rushford,...
April 30, 2013
The Creeks in the county are in good shape today. The wildflowers have started to bloom on the bluff side. The Redhorse are busy spawning and the trout are more than willing.
April 26, 2013
Fillmore County Creeks are good shape today. With sunny and warm days ahead the fishing should be fantastic. I suspect that trout will be willing to take worms, spinners, rapalas and flies. I suggest that if you aren’t catching then try a different approach either by changing the color of your lure or the presentation...
April 24, 2013 – South Branch Root River
Today I was able to walk about half of the nine hole fishing course in Preston today. I found the water fast. I was able to make long casts with my #9 gold and black Panther Martin spinner. The course is in good shape and the trouts are willing. For more info on Preston’s nine...
Camp Creek / Fillmore County / Fishing Reports / Gribben Creek / Rush Creek / Spring Creeks / The Root River
April 25, 2013
The creeks are in good shape and will stay that way through the weekend. T-shirt weather is forecasted and the trout fishing will be great this weekend. Please remember to pack out what you pack in.
April 19, 2013
Creeks are continuing to clear. The southeast region was spared from the winter storm which blew through the northern part of Minnesota. The Driftless was subject subject to snow squalls that blew through quickly. I found remnant caddis and mayfly nymphs on rocks deep in runs this evening. Most of the silt has been...
April 17, 2013
Fillmore County creeks and rivers have been receding over the past few days. Anglers have been reporting that the afternoon toss of stream bed is still common place on many spring creeks. I have heard no talk of hatches in over two weeks. Jigs have been winning the most opportunities to creel trout. I am...
