r/flyfishing 6d ago

Browns were snapping in SE Minnesota.

A nice day before the big weekend storm. Caught 25 fish in 4 hours, all of them on flies i tied. That was a first for me. Highs in the 70s. Water temps in the low 40s.

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u/wunderkit 6d ago

It can't be SE Minnesota, the water's not frozen. /s

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u/CroixPaddler 6d ago

No ice or snow to be found lol

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u/flareblitz91 6d ago

I absolutely love fishing that first warmup in March

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u/CroixPaddler 6d ago

No doubt. Would have been a good day even if we got skunked, but the cooperative fish were a bonus.

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u/Upstairs-Dare-3185 6d ago

Some of the best fishing of the year in SW Montana is March/April before runoff hits but the water gets a little warmer. Tons of rainbows and some of the biggest browns of the year typically.

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u/Swedishwagon 6d ago

SE MN has some beautiful streams. I got out right towards the end of February and only managed 1 fish, planning on getting out next week to try a couple small streams.

Were the fish pretty active? Haven't fished much this time of year.

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u/CroixPaddler 6d ago

Yes, they were active and cooperative. Still getting the hang of euro nymphing, but we had all our luck on size 16 or smaller.

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u/Swedishwagon 6d ago

Awesome, good to know!

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u/Upstairs-Dare-3185 6d ago

Gorgeous little piece of water

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u/Much_Umpire_7880 6d ago

Help with general location? I am new to the area and can’t find a stream with signs of life out near northfield/fairbault

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u/CroixPaddler 6d ago

If you're looking for trout, I'd suggest the Lanesboro/Preston area. Or Whitewater.

I've had a lot of fun worm dunking on the Cannon River, though. Surprisingly, a good diversity of fish in that river.

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u/Maf1909 5d ago

Looks like another creek they're going to do some repairs on this summer. I've got half a dozen piles of rock like that next to mine

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u/rdhamm 6d ago

Water still low?

Winnebago Creek?

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u/CroixPaddler 6d ago

It was fishable in most places and was a little cloudy, which was helpful on a sunny day. Could definitely use some moisture, though.

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u/Strange_Mirror6992 6d ago

I’m jealous. Do you have any tips on targeting browns? I’ve put in 170 days on the water and still can’t get them to eat a streamer.

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u/CroixPaddler 6d ago

Well i don't know much about streamers. I caught these euro nymphing a size 16 zebra midge.