Peru City Parkon Mississinewa River
River flow last 30 days
Mississinewa River is running low and clear at 5
- 01Mississinewa River is running low and clear at 5.92 ft at Peoria, IN.
- 02Water temperatures are cooling, pushing fish to deeper water and structure.
- 03No significant insect hatches are anticipated; focus on subsurface prey.
- 04Predatory species will be keying into baitfish, crayfish, and large invertebrates.
- 05Muskellunge are actively feeding in preparation for winter.
What to tie on at Peru City Park
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Hellgrammite Fly
Hellgrammites are a consistent, protein-rich food source year-round on rocky rivers. This pattern offers a substantial subsurface meal for Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Carp, Sauger, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Catfish, Crappie, Panfish, and Sunfish in the fall.
Woolly Bugger (Black)
A versatile streamer, effective year-round for predatory fish like Walleye, especially as they become more active in warming spring waters, imitating leeches and baitfish.
Crappie Jig Fly
Spring and fall crappie spawn around structure, making this minnow/invertebrate imitation highly effective for Crappie, Bluegill, and other panfish.
Buy at AmazonSow Bug
Sow bugs (isopods) are a year-round food source. This nymph pattern is critical in weedy areas and effective for bottom-feeding Bluegill, Sunfish, Carp, and Panfish.
Buy at AmazonClouser Minnow (Bass)
This baitfish imitation is effective year-round, especially in clear water, targeting predatory species like Walleye, Muskellunge, and Wipers.
Buy at AmazonScud (Pink/Orange)
Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent food source. This nymph is effective year-round in areas with aquatic vegetation, attracting Bluegill, Sunfish, Crappie, Walleye, and Carp.
Buy at AmazonPine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cold water, enticing strikes from larger, lethargic predatory species active in early spring.
Yellow Sally
Yellow Sally stoneflies are abundant along freestone streams in summer, drawing aggressive strikes from various warmwater species.
Buy at AmazonHellgrammite Fly
Hellgrammites are a substantial food source for many predatory warmwater species year-round on rocky rivers.
Indiana season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.