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September has arrived, and the Mississippi River around La Crosse, Wisconsin is currently experiencing some extremely low-water conditions. River levels are low, current flow is minimal, water temperatures remain elevated around 79–80 degrees, and algae blooms are still affecting portions of the river. While these conditions have made some species more challenging to target, there…

As we move into August, anglers on the Upper Mississippi River around La Crosse are dealing with some of the toughest conditions of the summer. Extremely low river levels, warm water temperatures, and widespread algae blooms have made fishing more unpredictable than usual. While some days produce excellent action, others can be a grind, making…

Summer has officially settled in around La Crosse, and fishing on the Upper Mississippi River is heating up right along with the temperatures. Water levels have remained favorable, vegetation is filling in throughout the backwaters, and fish are settling into predictable summer patterns. If you’re planning to hit the river this month, there’s plenty of…

June fishing on the Mississippi River near La Crosse is shaping up to be excellent after an unusually warm finish to May pushed water temperatures up quickly across the system. Water temps jumped into the upper 60s and even low 70s in some backwaters, accelerating fish activity and pushing several species into key seasonal transitions…

An unseasonably warm start to spring has pushed water temperatures into the high 50s and even low 60s across much of the Upper Mississippi River around La Crosse. That early jump in temps has accelerated fish movement across the board—and it’s showing up in the bite. Panfish (Crappies & Bluegills – Prime Time)Crappies are already…

April kicks off a true transition period on the Mississippi River around La Crosse, WI. Recent snowmelt from up north has kept water levels elevated and cold, which has made the fishing tougher, but we’re now seeing the river slowly begin to drop and stabilize. As clarity improves, temperatures rise, and current slackens in backwaters…

I had the chance to spend some time this spring putting the Piscifun Carbon X III Spinning Reel through its paces while chasing walleyes and smallmouth, and I came away pretty impressed with how it performed on the water. Right out of the box, the first thing I noticed was how incredibly light the reel…

Ice-out has already taken place across much of the Mississippi River backwaters around La Crosse, signaling the transition into early spring fishing patterns. Many shallow areas throughout the Mississippi River Backwaters have opened up, and more water will continue to become fishable as temperatures gradually warm. One of the main patterns developing right now is…

River Bent Outfitters | La Crosse, Wisconsin February ice fishing on the Mississippi River backwaters has settled into a true mid-winter grind, shaped by extended frigid temperatures and stable ice conditions. Cold weather has dominated the region, creating solid ice across most protected backwaters while simultaneously pushing fish into a classic mid-winter pattern. Anglers are…

River Bent Outfitters Ice fishing is underway on the Mississippi River near La Crosse, Wisconsin, but anglers should remain cautious as ice conditions continue to vary across the system. Current ice thickness ranges from approximately 6 inches up to 11 inches, depending on location. Backwater areas, protected sloughs, and shallow basins away from current are…