September 24, 2023: Finally, some significant precipitation came through the Driftless region this weekend, dropping upwards of 2-3" in most places. According to NOAA, this was the 4th driest summer on record with a paltry 5.94 inches of precipitation. The weather looks to turn the corner and get into the 70's all week.

A reminder that all southeast MN trout streams are catch and release until the close of the regular season on October 15.

I talked the state of the state of southeast Mn trout on a podcast this spring with good friend Bill Scherck: Minnesota Bound Outdoors:  Scroll and click on "Spring Fishing Secrets"