What kind of depths are in this Hog Lake? Is it deeper or more like Pigs Eye 2-4ft.

Hog Lake is much deeper then Pigs Eye lake, I for sure remember seeing water at least 15ft

Oly, Talk to dave. I picked up a 19.5 saturday down there on a road runner. I think I told him where?? I ended up with 5 of them things in about 15 minnutes then had to keep after eyes. Im sure you know it but was a little ways from where you were at and I think there are plenty there at the moment!!

Fished 9:00 am - 12:00. No walleyes 3 white bass near the island below the Ford dam in 7 fow

Can a guy still keep eyes out there? I'm going after smallies right now and got a couple eyes and threw 'em back. I wasn't sure. Figured better safe than sorry!

pool 2 is catch and release for largemouth, smallmouth, walleyes and sauger

what about stripers and drum? I was out yesterday and a guy was collecting a stringer on one of those two.

Pool 2 is just catch and release for largemouth, smallmouth, walleyes and sauger. Everything else follows the normal regulations.

Got out yesterday for the first flathead catfish trip of the season on Pool 2 out of Lillydale.

Still a little early, but wanted to get out and see what the flood waters had left us behind It turns out some very nice snags have formed this year and if the water level does not rise again, they should hold very nicely threw out the summer.

No fish caught (as was expected), but was nice to get back out on the water none the less.

We found water temps in the main channel at 55 deg. before and after sunset. We also found some backwater temps around the 56 and 57 degree mark. Did not see any barges, but the paddle boats are out in full force. Word at the launch from other fisherman was the day time bite was slow. No reports of walleyes, but a couple white bass and a channel where caught.

Water level is almost back to normal summer stage as was visible from the shore line!

I put about 3 hours in at the Ford Dam yesterday in front of the lock. A few really small Walleyes....we pulled an 8" out of the water who was only holding the minnow! We got one really decent one at least a 25" up to the boat. He was hooked really light and did a head shake as I tried to grab him....forgot the net. Light lipped yesterday.

We could have put 10-15 nice crappies in the live well if we wanted to, but were just out for CPR. I think the Crappie catch could have been even more if we downsized our jigs and minnows.

There was a Sheriff's boat down there. I am not sure what exactly they were patrolling for as they were not checking anybody. However, some solo guy was fishing two lines by the lock. The two guys in the Sheriff's boat (in some kind of uniform) looked at this guy sideways after seeing this. They got out a reg book and were talking and phoning someone. They then went up and had a discussion with him. I am not sure the outcome on his end. Not knowing the catch and release on pool 2 is plausible, but fishing 2 lines is a hard mistake to make! I doubt that he motored up all the way from Prescott.

Was out Friday afternoon and caught a couple decent eyes, 19 & 23. Quite a few short bites. Next time I break out the stinger hooks.

Caught 8 or so crappies 13.5 being the largest. Minnow and jigs.

Made it out today with a friend from 5 untill 830. We ended up with 4 walleyes a 26, 2 25.5, and a 20. I will post some pictures tommorrow.

Thanks for the reports guys! Sounds like the bite has picked up.

Hi all! I'm new so I just have a general question.

I looking to fish first time in Mississippi river. How fast is the current right now in Pool 2 and 3? Will my 25 HP motor be able to handle it?

The current is not bad at all. It is down in the 25,000 cfs range wich is typical for spring. You should have no problems.