We’re finally getting the kind of October weather anglers -especially the musky type – have been waiting for. After that stretch of warmth, the cold has settled in. While water temperatures are slow to respond, the coming week should drop them significantly. Currently, we’re still seeing upper 50’s and low 60’s throughout the area. Weeds are fading fast, and with the light angle dropping, many species are making their seasonal move toward deeper structure and more predictable fall patterns.
Walleye action has noticeably improved on the Eagle River Chain. The bite has firmed up in deeper water, with 18–25 feet still a solid starting point. Look for fish around holes, sharper breaks, and the deeper side of remaining weed edges. Large fatheads and small suckers on jigs or under slip bobbers have been working well. …
October is here, and while the woods are full of color, the lakes are still trying to show their own seasonal changes. Water temperatures are stuck in the mid-60’s at this writing, because of the warm weather we’ve had – but will drop by the weekend with the cooler weather this week. Weeds are thinning and the fish are following the light slowly into their fall patterns, paying less attention to temperature and more to light and weeds. The weather has made action feel spotty during the day, but the right window can deliver some excellent catches, with early mornings and late evenings being most productive. The cool weather will pick things up, most certainly.
Walleye activity remains steady on the Eagle River Chain. …
Fall has its grip on the Northwoods now, but it’s a strange one. Temps should be in the 50’s and 60’s as an average, yet we’re getting HEAT! Predicted temperatures in the mid and upper 70’s are, and certainly will continue to slow the water temperature decline.
Walleye fishing has been surprisingly decent on the Eagle River Chain. It’s as if they don’t care about the weather but only pay attention to the season. Fish are holding in deeper holes and along sharper breaks, often in the 18–25 foot range. Jigs tipped with large fatheads are doing well, as are slip bobbers set just off bottom. Evening and night bites are strong, and daytime action is decent when skies stay overcast. …
Fall is here, although it can be hard to believe when the forecast has mid-70’s in it. But the nights are cool, mornings are crisp, and we’re seeing more color each day in the maples and birches along the lakeshores. Water temperatures continue to rollercoaster along with our temps, and weeds are steadily thinning out. A cooling trend will improve fishing as the season pushes deeper into fall.
Walleye action is slowly improving on the Eagle River Chain. Fish are now settled into deeper water, with 15–25 feet producing the best results. Minnows are the clear bait of choice, whether fished on jigs or under slip bobbers. As the water cools further, expect even stronger feeding windows, especially during low light periods. …