October on pool 4

What is the typical fall pattern on pool 4? Are fish mostly lake or river orientated? If in the lake what is the common depth and structure preference.

Thanks in advance! Trying to plan our fall trip.

Depending on the year, they start moving out of the lake, up the river at the end of Sept and into October.

That’s not saying they can’t be caught in the lake.

I’ve been fishing pool 4 for about a year now. The best advice I can give you is there are fish in the entire system, there is no magic spot just stick to a presentation you are confident in and keep your baits in the water. Everets always gives good reports. check with them in october.

In most years there will be fish present at the dam and there’s always fish to be had at that time of year on the north end of the lake / head of the lake.

Generally speaking, if we get a cool / cold fall you’ll see more fish up near the dam in October. If the weather is warmer than normal (I know, what is “normal” when talking weather?) you’ll see fewer quality fish at the dam and a stronger bite down towards the lake.

In the fall up at the dam the bite will be on minnow rigs and hair jigs first, then blades come on strong with the preference towards plastics kicking in as temps drop. Again, this is a very general guide.

Down on the lake anglers do well casting crankbaits (#5 and #7 shad raps are my go to baits) to rip rap shorelines. Point No Point is often a favorite location at that time. As temps drop anglers will start to sub in hair jigs and plastics with 3″ and 4″ paddletails proving to be strong producers year after year.

October is a great month for fishing the river. Often times you can catch some really good weather and if you stay open to fishing the lake if the fish aren’t at the dam… you’ll always have a good option to turn to. The best thing you can do is plan your trip now and pay attention to fishing reports in the weeks leading up to your trip.

Great info James I will be using that come oct myself.