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Fishing Report Oct 6th 2026
Water conditions including temperature are great at this time! Michiana streams and laes are now in full transition into a fall/early winter mode. Both coho and king salmon are entering all Lake Michigan tributaries with light spawning activity which will ramp up rapidly over the next couple weeks. Summer-steelhead are present and increasing, and the first winter-runs are due soon. Resident trout are focusing on eggs where salmon are spawning but in between those “hot zones” big trout are actively feeding, if conditions are right. Keep in mind those browns will also soon be spawning…
This is one of the biggest events of the year on the river and there are lots of options. I am not one to pound the shit out of spawning salmon and prefer to fish downstream from them where steelhead and resident trout are feeding on eggs primarily. If the situation dictates and salmon are plentiful, I like to throw streamers and lures to them to trigger an aggressive chase and hopefully bite.
Smallmouth fishing is outstanding this time of year and often takes the backseat to the salmon chaos. Bass, pike and muskie on the feed and often aggressively. This is easily one of the most under-fished opportunities in the Michiana region during October and into 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 in a few weeks -focusing on warmwater species is my preference 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
