Bluegills and crappies are hitting in and along flooded woodland. Bass are also showing up in fishermen's bags. The wheezy buzz call of the blue-winged warbler can be heard in the coulee country hillsides. Young of the year wood ducks are now emerging from their tree nests and can be seen in the river bottoms. Cool weather has delayed spawning, but action is picking up in the Trempealeau Lakes area.
Fishing pressure is heavy.
Recent rains have raised stream levels slightly. Some brook and brown trout are being caught in the Trempealeau River. Morel mushrooms are still showing up. Mosquitos are out in full force. Some raccoon deaths have been reported due to canine distemper.