Fox River

Went to Burlington looking for white and yellow bass today, with the high winds I decided to leave the kayak at home a try a few shore spots.
As I'm going to the first spot I look over at where they fish by echo lake dam and it was almost elbow to elbow with what looked like novice anglers with a 20 mph cross wind in their face and decided to pass on that spot. Fish by riverside park for 15-20 minutes no bites so over to the park across the river.
I parked and opened the door and went to take a drink of my coffee and the wind blow the door shut so I took that as an omen I shouldn't fish there.
So anyway I struck out first time out this year but I'll be back with the kayak, better days ahead.
The report continues on the Echo Lake thread.

Went out with my dad to the river a few days back.  Typical river day, caught and released about ten gills, a largemouth, a smallmouth, a dogfish, and had a walleye get away at our feet. All fish caught on minnows of different sizes.  Always fun to fish with dad.  

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heading out to burlington tomorrow morning to see friends. any signs of whities in the river yet? want to wet a line for the first time this year. was thinking about trying below the dam at echo.

Went out to the river on Sunday afternoon with my son.  He managed to catch some decent size bluegills; all still swimming.  Tried small fatheads and medium shiners with no luck.  Casted with jigs and only managed a carp.  Getting skunked is no fun, but at least my son had a good time.  Lots of people out enjoying the day.  Saw a couple of 10-12 inch smallmouth caught but nothing else.  Looking forward to better days ahead.

Anytime I fish from shore, I take a rod or two, I find tree roots or fallen trees, throw the lines out with some chicken liver either up stream or under the roots/trees. I put a bell on the rod and continue on with my day fishing for whatever else. You’ll either  catch catfish or turtles lol. I actually caught a 28” Walleye on Fox River doing this. 

That is pretty awesome Preds!

I knew Flatheads were present, but wasnt aware that there were that many biggins' 

Nice!

Thanks for the respons Preds! Nice catches! I've taken a recent liking to big kitty's and was looking into nearer areas to home for some quick spots. I already know I'll spend some time on the Rock, but I'll be sure to put dome effort around here. Thanks again. 

Love em

Baits I use for flatheads on the fox river Burlington to kenosha.