Oct 2025 Carters Lake Fishing Report
Oct marks the start of fall fishing on Carters. As temps go down and the bait comes up look for the fish to get shallower. We have been catching some really nice fish in the last few weeks all over the lake . The walleye have been cruising the humps and points where the baits congregated . Night time is the right time , at least go for cloudy and overcast for your best odds of finding feeding fish during the day. 40 to 60ft is the zone but don’t hesitate to go as shallow as 20feet this month if there’s bait that shallow . Theres no real area to focus on right now as the fish are on the move . Keep checking areas for walleye marks on the bottom and target them with your favorite vertical presentation. Spoons , jigs , and blade baits on light leaders are the way to go right now . Vary the speed and colors till you find what’s working each day.
The striper bite has been good with both trolling and live bait tactics. Big threads and alewives fished on light leaders and small hooks over the end of the points has been a great way to catch fish. Or trolling single buck tails with plastics or live bait trailers around the creek mouths around sunrise.
Capt.Eric Crowley
Head Guide
Lake and Stream Guide Service
706-669-4973
