Minnesota River in Jordan

[cribbageboy]

Me and a buddy of mine do a lot of fishing during the summer out on the minnesota river near jordan. I was wondering when the cats will start to bite out there again. I have never tried fishing for them in the early season. And what would you recommend for bait. Usually we just throw on a big gob of crawlers, or cut shiners. Any info will help. Thanks

[Larry FlatCaster]

You might want to try posting this in the MN river forum, also

Watch the water temps... 50s for channels and 60s for flats. Thats really the trigger.

Then you need to find locations, which at times can be tricky depending on water levels which are usually high during the early season.

baits..... You got that part covered.

Jordan area and just about anywhere else on the Minnesota river is a good bet.

This years channel class looks to be great.

Keep us posted on how you do.

LFC

[Flaco651]

Earliest I caught channels on the MN last year was mid april. Most of my early season was spent on the Mississippi though, probably up until mid april.

[CrappiesNCats]

you fishing from shore or by boat?

[Larry FlatCaster]

I've done both. Boat allows for access to many areas that hold the cats in early season, prior to the river swell and during.

It gets tricky shore fishing when the water is way up.

Don't rule out the back waters.

[DTro]

While you might catch them in April, I didn't get a consistent bite until the first week in May

[cribbageboy]

I have a boat, but I hate the hassel, much easier just to sit on the shore, and soak up the sun. There are some nice sandy points out there that make for nice camping sites. Plus a pretty consistant gar/catfish/sheephead bite, is always a good thing.

[Grant]

I'll be shorefishing that area most Thursday evenings - open invitation to whomever- drop me an email if you'd like company.

[email protected]

[cribbageboy]

Ok, we'll do, I hate to say it, but now I can't wait until ice-out!