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Fishing Report
sept 7th 2023
While smallmouth bass fishing remains excellent…whether streamer fishing or doing the popper thing, the table has been set and the guests are arriving for the fall fishing bonanza. We’re talking PO’d king salmon, plentiful coho salmon, insane Skamania-strain summer steelhead. Plus, muskie putting the feed bag on. Pretty much anything that swims in Michiana waters will be ready and willing to test your skills and equipment.
Water levels are fine and due to the current weather conditions water temps are dropping, which is a really good thing! Looking ahead, I’d say we are in good shape for the long haul from here on out. Even a few days of unseasonably warm weather shouldn’t do too much damage.
September is a great time for "double-headers" of sorts - fish the Dowagiac for coldwater species in the morn, and then the St Joe for warmwater species (and now, coldwater species as well) in the afternoon - the same day, and never pull the boat out. It's a great way to capitalize on prime time for both rivers and assure some success. Quite the adventure really!
Another great option is to fish for trout or smallmouth with streamers, then cast Thundersticks for big burly kings in deep holes on the Dow. You can try to fish for them muskie style with big flies and aggressive stripping, but at the end of the day nothing will draw the ire of pre-spawn kings like a Thunderstick or equivalent. It’s a blast! Steelhead and coho often hit them as well. I also use custom made spinners quite a bit.
And it’s not too early to start thinking winter steelhead. We’ll start seeing some in mid to late October and by Nov/Dec shit gets real 😊
Better find a spot, or two or three in the calendar ASAP!
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Where
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.
WHEN
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.
Rates
All trips require a $150 deposit to lock date!
Call - Text - Email
Jay Anglin - 574-210-2844
jay@anglinoutdoors.com
2022 Regular Rates:
4 Hour Half - $300 1 or 2 rods
6 Hour Express - $375 1 or 2
8 Hour Full - $450 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 are CATCH AND RELEASE
- Hunt: $300 min./$150 ea. additional (ask for details)$300
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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 found behind the keyboard. The Anglins live with their five children and three Labrador retrievers in LaPorte, Indiana.
CONTACT US
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Jay Anglin - Anglin Outdoors
409 Fox Street
LaPorte, Indiana 46350
574-210-2844
jay@anglinoutdoors.com