Hello folks, I’m Austin Kennedy with Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service. I am going to do my best to fill the shoes of the late Lisa Mullins. Lisa was one of the best all around fishermen I had the pleasure of knowing.
My crew and I primarily take folks fishing on the Beaver Tailwaters, known as the White River. This week, fishing has been pretty good. We have been getting great results using Pautzke Fire Bait, Peach Garlic or Rocket Red, fished with light terminal tackle, on bottom. A white or pink Fire egg, floating a nightcrawler has done great as well.
As we start to move into the fall, we’re approaching the October spawn, and fish are on the chew. Casting ¼ oz. spoons, along with pulling Flicker Shads, are producing nice numbers as well.
The water temperatures have been pretty consistent, from Houseman Access to the dam, with slightly higher temperatures downstream towards Table Rock. The fall walleye bite will soon be upon us in the tailwaters. This time of year, jigging soft plastics and working jerk baits, early in the morning and late in the evening, should produce some nice fish. Try to focus on chunk rock, bends and ledges. Further into Table Rock, trolling crank baits and even a crawler harness should pick you up a few.
Beaver Lake is starting to make a move, as some of this cooler weather is starting the annual lake turnover process. Fishing will be a little bit of a challenge; however, things will improve into October. Look for striper from Point 5, up to the dam. Live shad or brooder minnows have produced nicely.
The walleye bite on the lake has slowed a bit, but they can still be found. Troll the humps, points and gravel bars with the slope, and aim for about 20 FOW. Crawler harness and Flicker Shad have been the method of choice. Also look around the islands around Prairie Creek and around Rocky Branch.
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