Angler X Outdoors

Hello Friends!

Summer has settled in on the Upper Mississippi, and fishing has been steadily improving. Water levels have remained fairly stable, vegetation has filled in throughout the backwaters, and fish are settling into their typical summer patterns.

Walleyes and saugers are being found around current breaks, wing dams, and deeper edges, especially during the early morning and evening hours. Bass fishing has been strong around weeds, rock, and current seams, while panfish continue to provide consistent action in the backwaters. As always, paying attention to current, water clarity, and changing river conditions will help put more fish in the boat.

On a personal note, we're finally starting to get settled into our new home. It's been a busy season of moving, unpacking, and getting life reorganized, and we truly appreciate everyone's patience and support while we've been a little quieter than usual. Your encouragement has meant more than you know.

The good news is—we're getting back into a rhythm, and we've got a lot planned. We're currently working on a new video series that we're really excited about. Our goal is to help anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed trying to learn about the Mississippi River. Whether you're new to river fishing or simply want to become more confident reading current, locating fish, and understanding seasonal patterns, we hope this series will make navigating the river a little less intimidating.

If you're looking for the latest local conditions, bait, or what's been producing, be sure to stop in and see the crew at Fat Cat Bait & Tackle. They're always a great source of up-to-date information before heading out on the water.

Thank you all for continuing to support Angler X. We're excited for what's ahead and can't wait to share more adventures, more fishing, and hopefully a few lessons that help you catch more fish along the way.

See you on the river!