Pictured is Everett from Oklahoma City, with this awesome 17-inch Rainbow trout, caught with guide Austin Kennedy with Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service.
Fishing this week has been pretty darn good on the Beaver Tailwaters. Water levels have dropped, and the Corps has slowed generation, creating ideal conditions for both wading and boat anglers. Trout are being caught consistently using Pautzke Fire Bait, Fire Eggs, and drifting Fire Worms on light terminal tackle. The bite has been steady throughout the day, especially in slower seams and current breaks.
Water temperatures are holding in the mid-50s, which keeps the trout active and feeding aggressively. A few fall walleye are also showing up, with anglers finding success trolling crankbaits or working jerkbaits during low-light hours.
Compared to this time last year, the pattern is very similar — stable fall conditions produced excellent trout action, with both trout and walleye responding well to cooler water and reduced flow. Fall continues to be one of the best times of year for targeting larger fish in the Beaver Tailwaters.
Forecast: With consistent weather and moderate generation expected, anglers should see continued strong trout action through the coming week. Focus on seams, eddies, and transition zones for the best results.
Hooked on Fishing Guide Service, Beaver Lake report:
Striper fishing has been a little tough some days with the lake turning over. The thermocline is still present and pushing down so most fish are 35 – 40 ft. down in open deep water. Check the channels and deep open water over treetops.
Bait and fish are holding in these areas and some days you gotta get creative to get that reaction bite with all the changes going on in the lake. Water level went up with the recent rain, and these fish can be inactive some days. Live bait has been best as long as your close to the thermocline.
Crappie have been similar on the south end with the thermocline showing around 20 – 25 ft. down. Move off the shallow flats and look for crappie in slightly deeper water. Brush piles in these depths are holding them.
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