Any salmon in the rivers yet?

[buckhunter39]

Just looking for info on when to head up to Wisc. for when the salmon runs starts.Also,info on the techniques and bait that is working,I use spinning tackle,mostly. Thanks

[BigMusky]

the run is on for all rivers. Firetiger cranks, inline spinners, spawn sacks will all take fish. Some people fish spoons too, but I find them too snaggy for rivers.

[buckhunter39]

Thanks for the reply,Big Musky.How are the water levels?I heard it might take some rain to get alot of fish in?

[BigMusky]

we have had that rain already so fish are in rivers...more this weekend will get more coming in.

[buckhunter39]

Thanks,Big Musky.We are having alot of rain ,here in central illinois right now.Hope it doesnt rain too much for the rivers.I have been the the Root river a few times.What rivers do you fish,and what is hot place(river) right now?I might just head that way,if it is really good.
I have heard the Milwaukie river has alot of areas to fish,where it isnt so crowded.Esterbrook park has been mentioned to me,as being a good place to fish.
I havent been that far north, but I need to.I am really looking forward to seeing the 9 ' St Croix,being bend like a 'U'.:D
Thanks alot

[BigMusky]

check the stream flow on the main page, that should give you an indication of when rivers are too high to fish.