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Late October Fishing Report

Posted by Ted Kraimer - October 27, 2024

October is winding down and water levels remain low.

The lack of any significant precipitation has kept local rivers low and running clear. Still, some steelhead have moved into rivers and have been hard to hold onto once hooked with the water being warmer than normal.  Larger rivers and their volume of water have been more consistent while the smaller rivers are very dependent on rainfall and timing (and stealthy presentations) are crucial.

The bountiful run of salmon was arguably the strongest experienced in the last decade. While the kings and cohos and are pretty much done, their eggs have done a good job of coaxing steelhead to migrate from the lake. As such, egg patterns and beads have been the top producers, with the nymph bite (steelhead buggers and hex) building especially in runs and holes away from spawning salmon. Look for the swing bite to improve as the egg-drop diminishes.

Most of the leaves on streamside riverbanks have fallen this past week – save for the oaks, changing the landscape and possibly adding a little tannin to the water as they breakdown. With more deer being active this time of year, be careful getting to the river.

Good luck.

Ted

Fall Steelhead – Finish the  season with steelhead on the lower Manistee. Good dates in November remain.
2025 Fishing Season – It’s not too early to look ahead to the next year and get your dates planned and secured.
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