When You See Fall Colors, Fish Turn On !

Shorter days,cooler nights and fewer bugs are sure signs that autumn is getting closer. Fish are starting to go on a feeding frenzy to prepare for winter and next spring's spawn. For anglers this means,some of the best fishing of the year is right around the corner.
  I think fall is a close second to spring as the top season to fish because the fish will get into predictable patterns making them easier to locate.
 Panfish,especially yellow perch, will form large schools as the winter temperature cools so look for a lot of boats in one area. On the rivers, fish will move to the deepest holes for the winter so fishing the outside of the bends of the river is a solid strategy. Fall is often overlooked as a prime fishing time because many of us are in a hunting mode or are busy with school activities. Trust me, there is still excellent fishing to be had and many of our trophy fish are caught in the fall.
  Try using live bait, particularly minnows, and a slower presentation are the keys when you are fishing in cooler water. Another good plan is use inflated whole nightcrawlers under a float for big brown trout that are cruising at places like Wallum Lake and Beach Pond. Try targeting areas of a pond or lake or a river where the water is warmer can also improve success. Flyrodders use a Black Ant or a Black Beetle pattern or live on a light wind day.In lakes, shallow water along the north shore will be warmer and in lakes and rivers, areas where small creeks enter

will be warmer.
  With school back in session, not only will the competition for the best fishing spots be less, but the campgrounds will all be less busy. Combining a fishing and camping weekend trip to a state park when all the leaves are turning makes for a perfect outdoor weekend. 
  Catching fish during the day and sitting around the campfire at night in the fall makes for a great weekend.