Bass fishing is only fair, but yellow perch are continuing to bite well. Edith Appleton at the Shenandoah River Trips said they are closing for the season October 29. Fishing on the Shenandoah has slowed. The river is very clear and low with water temperatures ranging from 57 to 63 degrees. Experienced anglers are catching 10 to 15 fish daily on artificial lures including small crankbaits and spinnerbaits.
Fishing remains slow here, but a few big ones are showing up.
Fish was excellent last weekend, reports Carlos Wood at the High Point Marina. Carlos said the bass have resumed feeding in the shallows where top water lures are effective. Sluggos, Bass Assassins and Flukes are hot baits in pearl or light colors. Willie Beal and Ben Zinkham of Staunton landed over ten bass running up to 7 pounds. At the Anna Point Marina, anglers also scored well on bass.