Largemouth bass have started to transition to their fall patterns as the aquatic vegetation begins to die back for the year. Fishing will continue to slow as the water temperatures continue to cool to winter minimums. A few largemouth bass may hittopwater lures in the mornings and late evenings, however fishing below surface is recommended. During the middle of the day bass can be caught on crankbaits, jigs, and finesse lures like drop shots. Look to find bass along submerged logs and deeper weed line edges. Most of the largemouth bass being caught are ½ pound to 2 pounds with an occasional bigger fish.

Anglers may still catchi a few yellow perch along the edge of the weed lines. Yellow perch can be caught using a worm fishing near the bottom or using a small jig/jigging spoon tipped with a worm fished near the bottom.

The Tenmile Lakes wild coho season officially opened on October 1 but it will take a lot more rain to get the coho from the ocean into the lakes.

Trout anglers can now use bait in rivers and streams above tidewater. Trout fishing in rivers and streams closed October 31. Trout fishing in the lakes is open year-round. Trout anglers are having success trolling in deeper water using wedding rings tipped with a nightcrawler.