Ohio River Fishing

I was wondering if anyone had any info on the water around Louisville. Me and Fish4food went down there on the 29th. We were planning on fishing the Falls. When we got there we discovered that the ramp was closed due to dangerous currents. I suggested we go on down to New Albany hoping that the current wouldn't be quite as bad. When we got there the current didn't look to bad but there were signs posted all along the river warning about raw sewage in the water. Can anyone tell me if that is normal or is it just because of the flooded river? Would really like to get down in that area for some saugers and blues but I'm a little concerned about the water quality!
Thanks for any info that anyone might be able to provide!!

Tight lines! and I hope to see you all on the water sometime!

Mike

The water quality issue pertains to Beargrass creek, and where it empties into the Ohio. That's a good spot for Skippies, if you try on the right day. My advice would be try the Kentucky river. It is not as far to drive from Indy. It has good current, and it is sheltered from the cold wind. We have been catching Blues in the 10 to 20lb range on fresh Shad. The river is supposed to rise and crest on Friday, wish I didn't have to work. No good on Sauger, or Hybrids as of lately. Good Luck.

Thanks for the info! My buddy won't like it (He would rather fish for sauger) But I'm all about the cats (Kinda obvious! LOL)

Thanks again!
Tight lines Brother!
Mike

[quote=Catmanmike;350238]Thanks for the info! My buddy won't like it (He would rather fish for sauger) But I'm all about the cats (Kinda obvious! LOL)

Thanks again!
Tight lines Brother!
Mike[/quote]


My cousin and I fished the Falls on the 4th of Jan. and we got into some nice Blues, in the range of 8-10lbs to 15-20lbs