Minnesota River READ

[dew2]

 Favorite river to fish near my home. I love to spend a few days at a time to overnight flathead catfish!! Never a slow time on the river so many species!!

http://tomcherveny.areavoices.com/2016/04/26/from-eels-to-paddlefish-to-walleyes-and-cats-minnesota-river-home-to-over-70-fish-species/

[Boar]

flaties, now thatd be fun. gots channels up here, no flatties.

[Dotch]

Very interesting. A positive piece on the MN River when routinely what we hear is what rough shape it's in. And quoting someone from the DNR no less...hmmmm Not that there aren't things that can be done to improve the health of the river but that's certainly a refreshing perspective for a change. 

[corny13]

Good article when I was a kid fishing on the Red near Grand Forks I caught a American eel.  Had to have come up the Minnesota thru lake traverse in a flood year.

[dew2]

Very interesting. A positive piece on the MN River when routinely what we hear is what rough shape it's in. And quoting someone from the DNR no less...hmmmm Not that there aren't things that can be done to improve the health of the river but that's certainly a refreshing perspective for a change. 

Its in the process of getting cleaned up! There are a number of groups who work with farmers to desilt the waters,Septic clean ups by upgrading them,Tributary creek groups who joined to clean the small creeks! Its great! Its been said the river valley is the boundary waters of the south, 90% totally wild river bottoms from (where I roam) Granitefalls to Franklin in a kayak,canoe and even a 14 ft lund 15 hp motor Lose a prop now an then!! The Minnesota dam south or down river from Granitefalls was removed. Beatuiful area!! Great fishin,Huntin just a fine outdoor experience!!

[dew2]

Good article when I was a kid fishing on the Red near Grand Forks I caught a American eel.  Had to have come up the Minnesota thru lake traverse in a flood year.

Got a few while fishin for sheepsheads for cut bait.Also caught a ugly 16 inch??I looked it up once, some kind of a salamander, mudpuppy?? Got a pic somewhere. That sucker spooked me! Didnt want to touch it cause i had never seem one.Found out they are harmless but I didnt know that!!
 Think I even experienced BIGFOOT!!!

[Cody Gruchow]

I love fishing the river. Was just carp fishing the Minnesota last weekend with a big jig to keep it on the bottom and a worm and caught a 8lb flathead. Also lost another cat, looked like a flathead to just by the tail. Was over 20lbs for sure. You never know what's on the end of your line because no matter the bait you have something other then what you're targeting will take it.

[dew2]

What part a the river were ya fishin Cody??
 Know where Skalbanken park is? That was the best fishin accordin to me.Then a flood washed out the banks and changed the course a the river.I still stick to Franklin area or Skalbakin.Had a friend fishin with me an the ole girl who got a 48lber.BUT I just cant  get over 35 lbs on the flats!! Someday hey?
 We aint been down there since spring a 2013 eye fishin.
 We're goin to montiviedo after opener below the dam for eyes an channels.Got some busisness in monti so we'll make the best of the trip!
 Always carry the recurve with a fish arrow down there fer dem carps!! Smoked their great!

[Cody Gruchow]

In the metro. I live about a block from the Minnesota. Want to get out to some remote areas away from the cities this summer. My biggest is 22lbs so I haven't caught any of the pigs yet, had a few on but the stars didn't align an wasn't meant to be those days I guess. Biggest blue came from then mn river towards Jordan and that was 26lbs.

[dew2]

Another Mn.River read things are finallly happening!!!
https://tomcherveny.areavoices.com/2017/02/01/renville-redwood-counties-working-to-make-minnesota-river-corridor-an-outdoor-destination/

[glenn57]

that would be cool!!!!!!! back in my younger days we canoed the sauk river. pretty much think I did the  whole river, most of it anyway. the canoe hasn't hit the water in several years. thinking I may sell it. only draw back is I bought it with my graduation money!!!!!!!!

[mike89]

did start the sauk at it's head waters?