Root River

Tried for trout or suckers on Sunday. Didn't get any bites from trout (I was just chucking around inline spinners).  I did catch one longnose sucker (20 3/4 inches) That was caught with a worm on the bottom.  There were plenty of suckers around, but not many were biting. I didn't see any trout, but the water was pretty muddy.

Go fishing and be quiet boys and girls.  Nice work TJ

Thanks for the report TJ. I think Princecraft and others are worried more about the poachers i've seen in groups herding Fish into large fishing nets, and those others flossing or snaging the fish when water levels are low ! I can only hope that the game wardens are out there fishing incognito, like they do on the Maumee River on Lake Erie during the walleye run in April, and whack some of the wallets of these BUSTOUTS!
Once again your report is much appreciated by the majority of us
fishermen !      <(((<  <(((<  <((((< 

Damn! Another secret wilderness fishing hot spot exposed by an actual fishing report in the fishing report forum!   

I try to provide information that will inform and assist my fellow anglers.  Yes, the Root can be a busy place at time, but I never have trouble finding a place to fish or to catch fish when they are there.  It is a public resource for anyone to enjoy.  

Did you enjoy there being no people TJ? Cause you can kiss that good bye with your post 🤦‍♂️. I mean it’s been pretty enjoyable not having 15-20 cars in each parking lot. 

The Root River steelhead facility opened 2/26/24.  Many steelhead already in the viewing area despite the low water.  Steelhead are in.  Get out there this weekend!  Fished for an hour on my way through town. No people, lots of fish.  Landed one hen on an egg-sucking leech (black/orange) off a gravel bar in 45 min.  Talked to a guy who landed one up near the dam.  Good luck!

Got it, thank you sir.

Hey Landonthefish.....Guys have been at the dam for several days now so I'm assuming fish are biting.  I counted 10 2 days ago, both east and west of the bridge.

​how's ​it looking out there...Im assuming with the water levels the way they are they are running hot and heavy?

Fished Saturday for a couple of hours.  A few fish coming up but did get hooked up and did not see any other hook ups.  Talked to a couple of buddies who fished the gap and their only 2 fish came around 6pm trolling.  Water is muddy and up from all the rain.  Tight lines.