| Mississippi River Pools 16-19: River stage have been fairly steady this past week but are forecasted to start falling slowly. Main channel water temperature is around 45 degrees and water clarity is fair. There has been some tailwater fishing for walleye and saugers. If you have questions on fishing Pools 16-19 contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062. |
| Tailwater stage at Lock and Dam 16 in Muscatine is 5.93 feet and has been fairly steady this past week. River stage is forecasted to start falling slowly. |
| Walleye - No Report: Try fishing below the Lock and Dam. Fish with jigs and minnows or trolling three-way rigs with minnows or crankbaits. |
| Sauger - No Report: Look for saugers below the lock and dam. Try fishing with jigs and minnows or trolling three-way rigs with minnows or crankbaits. |
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