Pictured is Ronnie from Alabama, with a fall walleye, caught with Austin Kennedy of Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service LLC
Beaver Tailwaters Fishing Report:
Fall weather has officially arrived! Morning lows have dipped into the high 30s–50s, and a mix of wind and rain has made for some chilly river mornings. But don’t let the cold fool you — the bite has been hot!
We’ve been catching and releasing plenty of fish using jigs, floating Fire Eggs, and Fire Worms. Water temperatures remain a little warm due to limited generation, which has helped bring more baitfish into the mix.
Working jigs in deeper water below Houseman Access continues to produce nice trout — and even the occasional fall walleye. Stay mobile, as fish are scattered, but once you find them, the action can be fast.
Weather Summary for Oct. 27-Nov. 2
Expect cool and unsettled fall weather this week:
- Highs in the low to upper 50s°F
- Lows in the upper 30s to mid–40s°F
- A few passing showers midweek
- Partly sunny conditions returning toward the weekend
The middle of the week looks breezy and cooler, while the weekend should bring slightly warmer, more comfortable fishing conditions.
Jig color recommendations – with slightly stained water, use brighter and high-contrast jig colors to grab attention:
BMFG Top picks:
- White / Chartreuse
- Pink / Bubblegum
- Fire Orange or Red
- Black with Gold or Silver Flake
- Glow or Pearl for low-light conditions
Pair your jigs with natural movement — short hops or slow swims — to mimic baitfish activity stirred up by the warmer surface temps. Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service
Beaver Lake report:
Water temps are dropping slowly, and some surface activity is starting to show up around bait balls suspended right under the surface. Stripers are pushing bait to the surface in open water just off the channel. Use your graphs to find these bait balls and the stripers will be close by. Pay attention to where the fish are holding in the water column and get your live bait close to that.
Striper fishing is still not as consistent as the summer pattern since it’s a transition month for these fish. Fishing has been a day-by-day basis with these fish are moving so much and trying to adapt to all the changes.
Crappie are still holding on deeper brush piles close to the thermocline. Water temps are dropping too slow, but when it finally cools down the crappie will be on fire. Water temps holding around 74°.
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