Ashley Lake
Reports have been saying the salmon bite is slow. Expect that to change by the weekend with a cold front moving in. Jig the entire water column for suspended fish moving through.
 
Beaver Lake
Last week was good for rainbows for those that went out. Anglers were using a Rapala Countdown CD3 in a rainbow pattern. They also reported great luck with Little Cleo’s in a silver/green spoon.
 
Church Slough
Good success in small to medium sized northerns. Smelt on a hanger rig works best. Use a second pole rigged with a search lure (DareDevil) to bring them in. Crappie have been hit or miss, but lots of perch in the process. 

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Look for fish activity to really pick up this week with a cold front moving in soon. Cooler temps and low pressure will make for good fall fishing.
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Ashley Lake
Salmon fishing has been moderate so keep after them using a Hali Jig. If you troll, use a small dodger and a pink Dick Nite spoon. Try getting down to 20ft below the surface.
 
Blanchard Lake
Good Perch action and Sunfish. Try using a Trick Tackle under spin jig with a Back Water Crawdad. Cast and retrieve this combo around lily pads. Some decent Northerns using a pike hanger rig and pea mouth.   
 
Church Slough
Reports of a few decent pike around the inlet. Red/White or hammered copper DareDevils work best. Lots of small perch also so be moving around the schools for the bigger fish.   

This coming week should see some changes in fish behavior. Some species are slowing down, while others will increase activity. Make sure you are mobile and move often when the bite slows.

Ashley Lake
Salmon activity has slowed again this week. To get the most fish, try sprinkling Zoom generously in the water to trigger a biting response. Jig with a Hali and maggots.
 
Blanchard Lake
A few reports of decent Pike action. Try our new line of Berkley Swim Baits for good results. Also try a Husky Jerk in a bass pattern.  
 
Church Slough
Perch fishing is great once located. Pete’s Cactus Candy jig and a Crappie Candy are a good way to catch bigger fish. Once a second pole, use frozen pea mouth on a pike hanger rig under a bobber to catch Northerns.