Fat smallies are found both deep and shallow in early to mid fall. As the water temps begin to drop, both live bait and artificials work well on these hungry, foraging brown backs.
All wildlife begins to stir as the cool nights and changing leaves remind all of us of this beautiful season in Vermont and also what lies ahead in the coming days.
Largemouth in great numbers are caught each fall - both in the weeds and off points and drop offs. Some nice fish are still being caught right off the dock and up and down the shorelines of the Alburgh Passage.
Big pike are smashing anything shiny that comes by. Several fishermen target these toothy beasts at this time of year. One father and son trip (usually only bass fishermen) ended their trip with "the best day of fishing we've ever had!" - broken rods, burned out reels and several pike in the 10lb class. It's hard to stop when the action is this hot.
Selective harvesting allows for a nice meal of fresh fish. These beauties will make a couple of nice suppers for Leo and company.
