Title: Fishing on the St. Croix River | USA Today
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Fishing on the St. Croix River
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Content: Walleye and sauger are also abundant, and this part of the river holds some potentially record-breaking catfish. Pike, muskellunge, bluegill, crappie and lake sturgeon round out the fishing. Smallmouth fishing peaks in early summer, and fall also offers some outstanding fishing. Spinners, crankbaits and soft plastics in crayfish-imitating colors are the baits of choice for smallies. Lower St. Croix River
The lower St. Croix River becomes increasingly wide and lake-like as it moves toward its confluence with the Mississippi River. The section south of Stillwater is often referred to as "Lake St. Croix." Walleye and sauger are the most sought-after fish in this section, but muskies have received increased attention in recent years. Smallmouth bass fishing can be productive, but these fish are neither as large or as abundant as farther upriver. White bass are common in some areas, and backwater areas can yield a few largemouth bass. Spring is the time to target walleye and sauger, and these fish regularly fall for jigs tipped with brightly-colored curlytail grubs.