Mississippi River Pool 9 - Genoa

Waters edge facebook site had a report from 2 days ago saying the launch was open with little ice coming through the dam. And agree on captain hooks, great place. 

cldwtr - I assume - but do not know for certain - that there was only about 2 weeks this year that the launch went unused.

I live in Waukesha and if I had the time I would not hesitate to reserve a room for a couple nites and drive out without texting or calling anyone I know in the area,...But I have already touched bases a week or so ago so there's that.

Best though - if you don't know anyone out there - is to call Cap't Hooks. You can recognize and trust the voice,and you can get an immediate answer.

Does anyone know if the launch is open? Thanks in advance 

Heys guys is the launch free of ice,are boats up by the dam?

I Launched at blackhawk saturday, a little skin ice here and there, fished up to dam and back, few guys were ice fishing on some back sloughs, but I think will be gone 

Hi all

I know at least one or two were out on backwater shallow water really thin ice early last week but I'm guessing that's done for a bit.

I'd like to launch my boat at Blackhawk and Dairyland,fishing below the dam,MN slough,maybe some other areas later this week. I'm assuming I won't have a problem but the drive is almost 3 hours. Could anyone let me know about launch/river conditions please?

 Thanks.

If you're looking to get out on the airboat this winter, give me a shout. Dates are filling in quickly and I expect to be full for the season in the next 2 weeks.  Get a few buddies, come on over to the Mississippi and let's make some great memories on the ice!! 

It was a bit nippy out there this morning but enough action in the snow to make it interesting.

The river is predicted to raise 5 feet in Dubuque in the next 10 days.

8-9” of rain will make the folks down towards NO very happy!