Pictured is Jennifer from Texas, who caught this awesome 22-in. 4.8 lb. rainbow, with BMFG guide Austin Kennedy
Beaver Tailwaters
Fishing this past week has shown steady improvement as trout begin to transition into their fall spawn patterns. With this shift, anglers can expect the bite to continue to increase in the coming weeks.
The most consistent action has been coming on Pautzke Fire Bait and Fire Eggs, with many fish being taken on bottom using light terminal tackle. Jigs have also proven effective, especially later in the evening when trout become more active. For those fishing during generation, drifting Fire Eggs has produced solid numbers.
Larger fish are beginning to show up as well. Just take a look at this 22-inch, 4.8-pound rainbow trout that Jennifer from Texas landed while fishing with guide Austin Kennedy of Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service.
Water conditions remain favorable, with temperatures holding steady in the low 50s and water levels stable. With fall patterns taking shape, now is an excellent time to get on the water and take advantage of the bite.
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Beaver Lake: Striper fishing
Water temps dropped to 80° with some fish starting to show up on the surface. Look for stripers on main lake points close to a channel swing. Stripers are coming from deep water and feeding on these points holding bait. Live bait has been best with a few being caught on heavy spoons. Thermocline is about 30 ft. down so make sure you get your bait close to that, and you’ll have some success.
Once you work an area and go over a nice school, expect them to move after the first pass so make sure you keep covering water as some of these fish are a little boat shy. Crappie are holding on flats 15 – 25 f-o-w. You can catch them in brush piles or under docks on a sunny day. The crank bait bite is still good and will get you some fish in the boat. Pull your crank baits 1.2 to 1.6 mph and pay attention what speed you get the most reactions.
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