Fishing Reports

We’re seeing typical late-fall weather here in the Northwoods, and we must say we don’t hate it – it’s about time! The leaves are mostly down and the mornings have a bite. Water temperatures on area lakes are hovering in the upper 40’s to low 50’s, which is still warm for this time of the year, but they’re heading downward. We’re firmly into that transition window—turnover on many lakes is finally done, weeds have collapsed or are nearing their end and the fish are settling into their late-fall patters in preparation for what’s to come.

The walleye bite has been solid, but it’s getting more refined. The last couple of weeks they’ve ranged all over; now we’re finally seeing them move more predictably toward deeper water and sharper breaks. …

We’re finally getting the fall weather we were wishing for at the beginning of October. The leaves are mostly down and the nights and mornings are cold. Water temperatures are now in the mid 50’s and dropping on area lakes. That steady drop will continue with the predicted weather and maybe some rain toward the end of the week. Turnover is taking place on some lakes and some of the smaller ones have already finished. Weeds are just about done on most bodies of water, and we’re seeing some true fall patterns – most days.

Walleye fishing on the Eagle River Chain has been good, but last week the fish were still kind of everywhere. Sometimes in the deep holes, …

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. …