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Fishing Report Oct 23rd 2026
The ’26 salmon run has left a lot to be desired down here, and I suspect it won’t get a whole lot better. To put it nicely, a shitload of kings sort of disappeared off the radar screen and haven’t been seen since the big push a few weeks ago. A smattering of cohos held the fort down but overall, it has been so underwhelming that I haven’t deployed a salmon rig in about 6 trips. Maybe something will change and I’m all for that, but time is of the essence at this point.
Not gonna lie, it hasn’t bothered me all that much because fishing for smallmouth, pike, muskie, and sometimes trout has been good. Not breaking news good, just consistent.
The upside of our current setup. Chrome bright winter steelhead are creeping in and while I cannot guarantee a hookup or two today, I’d bet next week that may change. They are here in moderately fishable numbers and will increase daily. This bullshit, mundane weather has touched the brakes on any vigorous migration but with the next cool down and some precip steelhead should storm the gates.
In the interim, expect the requisite end of October/early November leaf hatch to fetter things up a bit over the next couple weeks. It is time to get limbered up for hot chrome steel and book a trip. I suspect warmth through December based on the El Nino, but anything can happen. The best fall/winter steelhead seasons I ever had were all Decembers, so keep that in mind. However, by the second week of November the weather shit can really hit the fan…so plan accordingly.
Bass, pike and muskie are on the feed and often aggressively. This is easily one of the most under-fished opportunities in the Michiana region during October and November when salmon and steelhead inevitably steal the spotlight. I highly recommend giving it a try and to be perfectly honest, until the winter-run start stacking up over the next couple weeks focusing on warmwater species is my preference as an angler and guide, by far!
If you wanna fish…Text, Call or Email ASAP for dates!
All trips require a $150 deposit to lock date!
NEWLY UPDATED 2026
Regular Rates:
4 Hour Half - $350
1 or 2 rods
6 Hour Express - $425
1 or 2
8 Hour Full - $500
1 or 2 rods
- Beverages and snacks are always available but full meals are only provided during 8 hour trips or by request
- If feasible, a third angler is an additional $75 for any rate
- All rates include use of equipment, leaders, flies, lures and any other pertinent tackle etc.
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All trips require a $150 deposit to lock date!
Call - Text - Email
Jay Anglin - 574-210-2844
jay@anglinoutdoors.com
UPDATED 2026
Regular Rates:
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4 Hour Half - $350 1 or 2 rods
6 Hour Express - $425 1 or 2
8 Hour Full - $500 1 or 2 rods
- Beverages and snacks are always available but full meals are only provided during 8 hour trips or by request
- If feasible, a third angler is an additional $75 for any rate
- All rates include use of equipment, leaders, flies, lures and any other pertinent tackle etc.
- All trips CATCH AND RELEASE
Anglin Outdoors specializes in warm and coldwater species throughout a region that straddles much of the Indiana/Michigan state line known as Michiana. While steelhead and smallmouth bass fishing on the St Joseph River system including the revered Dowagiac River are the focus of most outings, many other species are caught during a typical day including resident brown trout, largemouth bass and a variety of panfish, among others. Northern pike are often targeted or caught as a bonus species. Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan are blessed with some incredible muskie fisheries. While some 'skis are present in streams the bulk of fishing is done on small inland lakes.
The Michiana region is blessed with year-round fishing opportunities. Other than frigid arctic conditions that make fishing unbearable for most anglers, steelhead fishing is a possibility just about every month of the year. Obviously, numbers of fish and conditions vary from year to year but suffice it to say we have fantastic steelhead opportunities here - in particular spring and fall. Smallmouth bass fishery generally takes the stage from late May through early October - June, July and August being the primary focus. Resident trout fishing is also available to some degree nearly year-round but often comes as a bonus to steelhead fishing. September is a great month of pursue big, fresh king and coho salmon along with summer-run Skamania steelhead. Muskie and pike fishing can be excellent if not world class throughout much of the year as well.
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ABOUT
Jay Anglin has been an avid angler and hunter for over 40 years. He tied his first flies and caught trout on them in Northern Michigan in 1981. His guide service, Anglin Outdoors, specializes in pursuing warm and cold water fish species found in the streams and lakes of Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. Anglin has guided anglers of all persuasions as well as waterfowl, turkey and upland game hunters throughout the Great Lakes states. He met his wife Angie while working towards a biology degree from Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula. Jay has also been writing professionally since high school. When he's not on the river or in the field he can be found behind the keyboard.
CONTACT US
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Jay Anglin - Anglin Outdoors
409 Fox Street
LaPorte, Indiana 46350
574-210-2844
jay@anglinoutdoors.com
