May 22, 2016 Sun

May 22, 2016 Sun 11AM-2PM-bluegill fishing by myself
7PM-11PM Flat head fishing with Scott
Where: Mississippi R. pool 7, Lake Onalaska (am) and side channels (pm)
Weather: (1253) variable 6, clear, 81°
H2O: 6.34↓, 50 kcfs, 68 ° clear
Caught: AM (me): 50 bluegills, kept 20
PM Me: 5 lb flat head, Scott: 3 lb flat head

Observations:
The water depth and the flow seems abnormally low for this time of year, but then again we are just getting to the thunderstorm season. There appears to be a large quantity of rice again this year. Most of it has not reached the surface but below the surface it looks like a grass field in many locations. The mosquitoes are starting to appear, but thankfully in low numbers. The iris plant are now blooming.

The bluegills are busy with their spawn and are quite easy to catch. The big flat heads are still elusive, but sooner or later we will catch one!