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About Pool 09, Mississippi River

Surface Area (acres): 35169.00
Maximum Depth (feet): Unknown
Motoring Restrictions: None
See below for additional location-specific regulations

Location

County: Allamakee
Description: Pool 9 extends 31.3 miles from lock and Dam 9 at Lynxville WI upstream to Lock and Dam 8 located at Genoa, WI. The Iowa/Minnesota border is located at approximately River Mile 673.8 near New Albin, IA. Pool 9 is part of the Upper Mississippi River Nati
Coordinates: 43.31608689, -90.92171378

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Amenities

Amenities at Pool 09, Mississippi River include:
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What to Fish For

Fishing Report

Ice Condition: Not Recommended
Water Temperature (°F): 73.0
Ramp Condition: Useable
Comments: River level is 8.5 feet at Lansing and is expected to remain there over the next week. Water clarity is stained. New Albin Army Road is open; construction to replace the north ramp and add a sidewalk will begin this week and take three weeks to complete. The main road and the south ramp will remain open. **Reminder: Crews are working on the Blackhawk Bridge at Lansing. Boaters should use caution in the construction zone. Please slow down for everyone's safety. Last updated on 06/18/2026

Species Reports

Freshwater Drum - Excellent: Drum are biting everywhere that has some current. Use a bit of crawler fished just off the bottom. . Last updated on 05/28/2026

Northern Pike - Excellent: During hot weather, cast flashy spoons in the cooler water at the mouths of tributary streams. Last updated on 06/01/2026

White Crappie - Status Unsure: Crappies are biting post spawn on small jig tipped with a minnow in deeper water in marina areas. . Last updated on 05/29/2026

White Bass - Status Unsure

Channel Catfish - Good: The catfish bite has been steady as water temperatures rise into the upper 70s. Try stink bait fished off the bottom. Last updated on 06/18/2026

Flathead Catfish - Good: Expect the bite to pick up again post-spawn. Try a small shiner or bluegill in snags using a heavy weight on the bottom. Last updated on 06/18/2026

Black Crappie - Slow: The bite has been slower with cloudier water conditions. Use a live bait in the backwaters with less current. Last updated on 06/18/2026

Bluegill - Fair: Try fishing in the warm shallow areas like marinas, dredge cuts and main channel shorelines. Last updated on 06/18/2026

Smallmouth Bass - Fair: Cast inline spinners along rocky shorelines of the main channel. . Last updated on 06/18/2026

Largemouth Bass - Fair: The bite is off with poor visibility due the recent heavy rains. Try fishing along the weed edges in clearer water at the upper ends of backwaters. . Last updated on 06/18/2026

Walleye - Fair: Expect the walleye bite to pick up as water levels stabilize near normal. Troll a crankbait or three-way rig with a crawler off the wing-dams. Last updated on 06/18/2026

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Popular Fish Species

Consumption Guidelines

Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

In nearly all cases, Iowa fish are safe to eat. Cleaning and/or preparing the meal causes most of the problems regarding taste or color of fish. Like all living creatures, fish are susceptible to diseases, parasites, and other naturally occurring conditions in the water. If you suspect your fish is affected by any of these conditions, do not eat it. Consider eating smaller and younger fish which usually have lower levels of contaminants than larger ones. Most contaminants accumulate in larger, older fish. For additional information, check out our resources for eating and cooking Iowa caught fish.

To learn more about fish tissue monitoring, visit our Fish Tissue Monitoring page .

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Stocking and Management

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Regulations and Who to Talk To

Motoring Restrictions

Motoring Restrictions: None

Contacts for this Location

Karen Osterkamp, Fisheries Biologist; 563-252-1156; [email protected]
Rylan Retallick, Conservation Officer (Allamakee); 563-880-0108; [email protected]

Fishing Regulations

The summaries listed below are a partial listing provided for your benefit. Familiarize yourself with the complete Fishing Regulations here: Iowa DNR Fishing Regulations and Laws.

Black Crappie

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined bluegill and pumpkinseed, 25 fish
Possession Limit: combined bluegill and pumpkinseed, 50 fish
Length Limit: none
Other: Associated chutes and backwaters of border rivers are included where intermittent or constant flow occur. If you possess an Iowa fishing license (but not Wisconsin), you can only fish in the waters of the Mississippi River lying between the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad tracks on the Iowa side of the river and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad tracks on the Wisconsin side of the river.

Bluegill

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined bluegill and pumpkinseed, 25 fish
Possession Limit: combined bluegill and pumpkinseed, 50 fish
Length Limit: none
Other: Associated chutes and backwaters of border rivers are included where intermittent or constant flow occur. If you possess an Iowa fishing license (but not Wisconsin), you can only fish in the waters of the Mississippi River lying between the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad tracks on the Iowa side of the river and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad tracks on the Wisconsin side of the river.

Channel Catfish

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: none
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
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Flathead Catfish

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: none
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
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Freshwater Drum

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: none
Possession Limit: unlimited
Length Limit: none
Other: May be taken by hand fishing, by snagging, by spear or by bow and arrow, day or night.

Largemouth Bass

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined black bass, 5 fish
Possession Limit: combined black bass, 10 fish
Length Limit: 14-inch minimum
Other: Associated chutes and backwaters of border rivers are included where intermittent or constant flow occur. If you possess an Iowa fishing license (but not Wisconsin), you can only fish in the waters of the Mississippi River lying between the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad tracks on the Iowa side of the river and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad tracks on the Wisconsin side of the river.

Northern Pike

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: 5 fish
Possession Limit: 10 fish
Length Limit: none
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Sauger

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined walleye, sauger and saugeye; 6 fish
Possession Limit: combined walleye, sauger and saugeye; 12 fish
Length Limit: 15-inch minimum length limit
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Smallmouth Bass

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined black bass, 5 fish
Possession Limit: combined black bass, 10 fish
Length Limit: 14-inch minimum
Other: Associated chutes and backwaters of border rivers are included where intermittent or constant flow occur. If you possess an Iowa fishing license (but not Wisconsin), you can only fish in the waters of the Mississippi River lying between the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad tracks on the Iowa side of the river and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad tracks on the Wisconsin side of the river.

Walleye

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined walleye, sauger and saugeye; 6 fish
Possession Limit: combined walleye, sauger and saugeye; 12 fish
Length Limit: 15-inch minimum length limit; all walleye from 20 to 27-inches must be immediately released alive
Other: No more than one walleye longer than 27 inches may be taken per day on these pools

White Bass

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined yellow and white bass, 25 fish
Possession Limit: combined yellow and white bass, 50 fish
Length Limit: none
Other: Associated chutes and backwaters of the Mississippi River are included where intermittent or constant flow occur. In these areas, the daily bag and possession limit for the Mississippi River apply.

White Crappie

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: combined bluegill and pumpkinseed, 25 fish
Possession Limit: combined bluegill and pumpkinseed, 50 fish
Length Limit: none
Other: Associated chutes and backwaters of border rivers are included where intermittent or constant flow occur. If you possess an Iowa fishing license (but not Wisconsin), you can only fish in the waters of the Mississippi River lying between the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad tracks on the Iowa side of the river and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad tracks on the Wisconsin side of the river.

Yellow Perch

Season: Continuous
Daily Bag Limit: 25 fish
Possession Limit: 50 fish
Length Limit: none
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Fish Iowa - Lakes, Ponds, and Reservoirs - Pool 09, Mississippi River

About Pool 09, Mississippi River

Location

Nearby Parks

Amenities

What to Fish For

Fishing Report

Species Reports

Fishing Summary

Popular Fish Species

Consumption Guidelines

Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

Where to Go

Stocking and Management

Stocking

Management

Regulations and Who to Talk To

Motoring Restrictions

Contacts for this Location

Fishing Regulations

Science and Conservation

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