We’re finally settling into the kind of October conditions local anglers have been waiting for. The chill has arrived in earnest with the week ahead showing highs in the mid 50’s at best, and we all know what’s coming! Water temperatures haven’t quite caught up yet and are still in the upper 50s (and even still some low 60’s) on most lakes. We can expect those to decline now to more “normal” temps for this time of the year. Weeds are fading quickly, and with the dropping light angle, fish are finally shifting toward deeper structure and predictable late-fall patterns.
Walleye action on the Eagle River Chain has been great in the last week. The bite is firming up in deeper water, …
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. …
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. …