Oct 2025 Lake Blue Ridge
Oct marks the start of fall fishing on Blue Ridge . 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. 20 to 40ft is the zone but don’t hesitate to go as shallow as 12 feet this month if there’s bait that shallow . Theres no real area to focus on right now as the fish are on the move but mid lake seems to be holding the most life . Keep checking areas for walleye marks on the bottom and target them with all of your favorite vertical presentations . 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. Look for grass edges and submerged brush that holds smaller fish and target them thoroughly.
The perch bite will fire off this month as well. Jigs , minnows , spoons , and worm rigs will all put fish in the boat especially towards the end of the month. This is a day time bite . Typically bright n sunny is the preferred weather so it’s a great option after the sun gets up high or after your done walleye fishing. Most perch are running in the 10″ inch range with some nicer fish up to 15″ are common.
Capt.Eric Crowley
Head Guide
Lake and Stream Guide Service
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