This Weeks Show

Episode 41

Fall Colors & Hungry Fish

Show Date: October 10, 2026

Location: Iron River, Wisconsin

The trees are changing colors, the water temperatures are dropping, and there’s a chill in the air each morning. Fall has arrived in the Wisconsin Northwoods, and when we saw a forecast calling for sunshine and light winds, we packed up and headed north to Josh’s neck of the woods.

One of the great things about fishing this part of Wisconsin is the variety. There are plenty of lakes to choose from, and depending on the conditions and what we’re looking for, we can target walleyes, bass, pike, panfish — or even head out onto Lake Superior.

We arrived around noon, and Josh had a plan. We’d start by looking for crappies along deeper weedlines, then switch over to largemouth bass later in the afternoon and into the evening.

As it turned out, the plan worked pretty much exactly as we hoped. We caught a lot of fish, including a few really nice largemouth bass. There were some quality fish mixed in, but there were also a LOT of smaller fish, which meant we were almost always getting a bite and never had much time to get bored.

And honestly, that’s what made this trip so much fun. The fall colors were coming on, the weather was about as good as you could ask for, and we had a great day on the water with good company and plenty of fish to keep us busy.

A beautiful Northwoods day, a few bonus bass, and a fish on the line — what else could you ask for?