Your Fishing Forecast for November 13th!

Fishing Forecast for November 13th!

Hey, it's Chris here with your fishing forecast for November 13th! Before we dive into this week’s report, a quick reminder: we’ve got some fantastic deals happening for Black Fly Day this week only. You can save 20% on all leaders, tippet, flies, Raven centerpin rods and reels, and all centerpin tackle. It’s a great time to grab some deals, so don’t miss out!

We also have a lot of in-shop-only deals that you can only find by stopping in or giving us a call. There are some excellent offers you won’t want to miss, so definitely reach out if you’re interested!

Now, onto the fishing forecast. Fishing has been phenomenal this week—this is the week we’ve all been waiting for during steelhead season. We finally got a solid dose of rain last weekend, which brought a lot of fish in. A few of us were out this past weekend, and we had some of the best steelheading days of our lives. There’s a lot of fish out there, so whether you’re fishing on Lake Ontario, Huron, Georgian Bay, or Erie, there are options everywhere right now.

Some rivers might look low if you’re just checking the charts, but don’t let that fool you. The fish have been eager to move upstream, so even in rivers that look low, fish are making their way in since the rain. Other rivers that have been productive all season have really kicked into high gear. I was on a river that we’ve been recommending to folks, and while it’s been fishing well all season, I had one of the best steelheading days I’ve ever had there this past Monday. The good rivers got even better, and the ones that were a bit slow are now holding fish for sure.

To put it into perspective, Theo and I, along with a couple of friends, hooked around 22 fish on the swing this past Monday. There’s a lot of fish on the move, so if you’re waiting to get out, you’re missing out big time! Definitely make time to get out this weekend and enjoy some incredible fishing.

As for patterns, the water is up but not particularly dirty in most spots. For swung flies, more muted, natural baitfish tones are working well, like the Olive Hobo Spey—a killer fly and a solid choice out there. If you’re nymphing, try flies like the jig-style "White Death." It’s a great change from the standard eggs and worms that many anglers are using and has been working really well for us, too.

We hope this helps you out! As always, if you need advice on where to go or what to fish, just get in touch—we’d be happy to help you out. Good luck out there!

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