Spring Smallies and Eyes Stackin' Below Minneapolis Dams - Early Season Mississippi Hot Bite

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things rods and reels on the mighty Mississippi right here in Minneapolis. It's early spring, water's in the low 50s after some turnover, and the river's crankin' with smallmouth bass and walleyes stackin' up in deeper holes below the dams, current seams, and rocky breaks. Fishing Reminder says the action's hot now—heavy smallies and eyes are key players. Today's solunar peaks hit major from 6:52 to 8:52 AM, minor 2:24 to 4:24 PM, then major again 7:03 to 9:03 PM—get out at dawn or dusk when they're feedin' steady, especially on overcast days. Sunrise at 6:52 AM, sunset 7:41 PM, givin' us near 13 hours of light. No tides on this freshwater beast, but current's pushin' strong below locks. Weather's coolin' with metro waters chillin', light chop from winds makin' windward edges gold. Recent catches? Pool 1's loaded—walleyes in 10-18 feet on fathead minnows, smallmouth swingin' midriver rubble. Outdoor News notes spring Mississippi fishin' demands the right presentation for late-winter eyes, and reports show consistent limits of 10-13 inchers plus bigger bronzebacks. Crappies slidin' mid-depth, pike in green weeds. Best lures: 1/8-1/4 oz jigs with minnows or Jigging Raps on inside turns for walleyes; ned rigs and 3-4" swimbaits off bottom for smallies. Live fatheads or shiners seal the deal—add scent if they're short-strikin'. Spinnerbaits burned over weeds for northerns. Hot spots: Saint Anthony Falls Upper Lock and Dam for current edges, and Nicollet Island for rocky structure—user spots from Fishing Reminder confirm they're killers. Hit the water smart, check regs, and stay safe out there. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.