Fishing Report

Lake Delhi

Ramp Condition: Useable

   Some anglers are targeting Lake Delhi for panfish this fall; it’s a goof time of year with low boat traffic.

   Black Crappie – Fair. Concentrate your efforts near shoreline structure; use hair jigs/tube jigs or float a minnow under a slip bobber in 6-10 feet of water.

   Bluegill – Fair. Concentrate your efforts near shoreline structure; use hair jigs or float a piece of nightcrawler under a slip bobber in 6-10 feet of water.

   White Crappie – Fair. Anglers are doing well using a snell rig tipped with a minor or floating a nightcrawler under a slip bobber.

Maquoketa River (above Monticello)

Ramp Condition: Useable

   The Maquoketa River is in excellent condition. Anglers are catching walleye and smallmouth bass in Delaware County. Focus your efforts in the deeper portions of the river as water temperatures decline and fish move into overwintering areas.

   Smallmouth Bass – Fair. Cast crankbaits or a jig tipped with a nightcrawler/minnow or float a nightcrawler under a slip bobber.

   Walleye – Good. Use live or artificial baits; fish are very susceptible with low river levels.

Maquoketa River (below Monticello)

Ramp Condition: Useable

   Anglers are catching smallmouth bass and walleye on the lower Maquoketa River. Focus your efforts in the deeper portions of the river as water temperatures decline and fish move into overwintering areas.

   Smallmouth Bass – Good. Anglers are doing well using a snell rig tipped with a minor or floating a nightcrawler under a slip bobber.

   Walleye – Excellent. Anglers are doing well using a snell rig tipped with a minor floating a nightcrawler under a slip bobber.