Howard Prairie is 79 percent full. There may be some maintenance going on at the main Marina ramp, but the rest of the ramps should be accessible through late October. Bait fishing, casting from shore, and trolling are all good techniques. Larger trout can be caught on Powerbait fished about 2 ft off the bottom. Trolling a variety of lures with a worm can at depth can also be productive this time of year.

Largemouth bass fishing continues to be pretty good from shore. Dropping rubber baits near structures has worked well.

Remember to remove all vegetation from gear, boots and boats before leaving Howard Prairie.