Largemouth bass have fully transitioned to their late winter patterns as the aquatic vegetation begins to die back for the year. Fishing will continue to be very slow through February. Few if any fish are likely to be taken by topwater fishing. Fishing below surface is recommended. During the middle of the day a bass or two may be able to be caught on crankbaits, jigs, and finesse lures like drop shots. Look to find bass along submerged logs and deeper weed line edges.

Anglers may still catch a few yellow perch along the edge of the weed lines near the bottom and submerged structure. 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 in October. Most coho have entered tributaries to spawn and only a few fish remain in the lake. A few fish are still likely present in Big, Shutters, Benson, and Blacks Creek arms. Casting spinners to fish rolling at times is effective. 01/07/26

Winter steelhead are in Tenmile Creek and Eel Creek. Fishing is expected to continue to pick up, although there have not been any reports of a strong bite. Last updated 01/07/26.

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.