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Fishing Report may 19th 2025
As we slowly transition into a “summer pattern”, fishing has been hit or miss the past ten days. The “spring” steelhead run has been completely over for more than a month and while a handful of “dropback” steelhead were working their way down the various tributaries and the mainstem of the St Joe, about the only steelhead you’ll find now are early summer-run Skamania…of which a few have entered Michiana tributaries. Smallmouth are post spawn in all streams and lakes and in some cases in a funk. The big females finally started to show some life this past weekend, and as air and water temps drop this week it’s very likely they’ll need some nourishment ASAP. Resident brown trout were the highlight for the past month but as water temps increased the streamer bite slacked-off and the bug bite picked up…which is an early morn, last hour or two kinda deal most days. Muskie fishing is picking up quickly and the spring bite is in full swing. That said, they are muskies and some days you wouldn’t even know they are there. In any case, as we move into late May fishing REALLY PICKS UP for everything!
Smallmouth Bass: They're playing the anthem before the game starts!
Summer-run Skamania steelhead: Just a teaser of fish poking in…
Brown Trout: Less streamer more buggy
Muskie: Picking up fast!
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Where
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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.
All trips require a $150 deposit to lock date!
Call - Text - Email
Jay Anglin - 574-210-2844
jay@anglinoutdoors.com
UPDATED 2025
Regular Rates:
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4 Hour Half - $325 1 or 2 rods
6 Hour Express - $400 1 or 2
8 Hour Full - $475 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
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- $350 one/$150 ea. additional waterfowl hunter
- $350 a day turkey
Please contact for additional 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
