Pictured are Keith and his son, Jacob, from Kansas, with a 2-man limit of trout. They both fished with Austin Kennedy of Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service.
Beaver tailwaters:
The bite on the Beaver tailwaters is gaining momentum as trout shift into their fall spawning patterns. Each week has shown a little more consistency, and with cooler days settling in, conditions continue to line up for strong fishing.
This week’s weather has been marked by cool mornings in the upper 40s and comfortable afternoons reaching into the 70s. Combined with steady generation schedules, water temps in the low 50s have held firm — prime range for active trout.
Pautzke Fire Bait and Fire Eggs are still the go-to for steady action when fished on bottom with light rigs. During periods of flow, drifting Fire Eggs and Fire Worms has produced reliable numbers, and anglers are starting to pickoff some better fish as well. Evenings remain a strong window, with jigs drawing aggressive strikes as light levels drop.
With stable weather and the fall transition in full swing, it’s an excellent time to get on the water. For more frequent updates, check out my Facebook page. I’m on the river nearly every week and always happy to answer any questions. Tight lines and good fishing!
Beaver Lake:
Look for stripers in open water or on a channel swing. Use your graph to locate bait and feeding fish on those locations and you’ll have some success. Water temps are slowly cooling down and some top water has been showing up early in the morning.
Thermocline is pushing down past 35 ft. deep. Live bait has been best for Striper; a fresh frisky bait will sometimes determine your success on the lake so make sure you take care of your bait to keep them frisky.
Crappie can be caught on flats in 20 to 25 f-o-w. The crank bait bite will continue until the lake turns over. Brush piles on those flats will also hold crappie, 1/8-ounce to 1/4-ounce jigs will get down to those fish. Shooting docks is another great option and will put fish in the boat.
For additional information, pictures and videos, like and follow us on Facebook – Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service and Hooked on Fishing.