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Fishing Report Feb 5th 2026
Well, that was fun! My last trip was January 16th…Sean Maloney went 3 for 5 during a half day with an indy rig. Then we went full Antarctica. Rivers have had 95% ice coverage for weeks, ramps are frozen and covered with shitloads of snow in some cases. But here we are headed for a big thaw…with rain no less. We’ll see how messy things get but I do know this – we have LOTS of steelhead in Michiana streams currently. This setup will stoke the flames for a week to ten days then temperatures moderate to “normal” and it will slow the progression, which is a good thing.
The spawning activity I predicted previously ended up coming to fruition. Steelhead did in fact spawn and the egg bite kicked in beginning in early January. Of course, that’s not unheard of, but water temps quickly plummeted and stopped it. It’s worth noting that traditionally this means the next time conditions are suitable they will not delay their spawning activity. In other words, this thing could move fast if we end up with turbid water (we will), sun and warm air. FYI. I should be clear here - I prefer pre-spawn and post-spawn (drop back) steelhead…which we’ve already been catching the past few months.
I cannot stress this enough…DO NOT WAIT TO FISH UNTIL LATER THIS SPRING! We have had multiple strong runs of winter-run steelhead going all the way back to early November. It’s always a safe assumption to expect some fresh fish to make their way in over the next month or so but the fact is our “runs” have occurred earlier with each passing year – if it happens great, if not don’t say I didn’t warn you! This pattern is identical to the past couple of years when things kick-started very early and late February and March were peak.
Text, call, email ASAP for dates…
All trips require a $150 deposit to lock date!
Call - Text - Email
Jay Anglin - 574-210-2844
jay@anglinoutdoors.com
NEWLY UPDATED 2025
Regular Rates:
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6 Hour Express - $425 1 or 2
8 Hour Full - $500 1 or 2 rods
- Beverages and snacks are always available but full meals are only provided during 8 hour trips or by request
- If feasible, a third angler is an additional $75 for any rate
- All rates include use of equipment, leaders, flies, lures and any other pertinent tackle etc.
CATCH AND RELEASE!
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Anglin Outdoors specializes in warm and coldwater species throughout a region that straddles much of the Indiana/Michigan state line known as Michiana. While steelhead and smallmouth bass fishing on the St Joseph River system including the revered Dowagiac River are the focus of most outings, many other species are caught during a typical day including resident brown trout, largemouth bass and a variety of panfish, among others. Northern pike are often targeted or caught as a bonus species. Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan are blessed with some incredible muskie fisheries. While some 'skis are present in streams the bulk of fishing is done on small inland lakes.
The Michiana region is blessed with year-round fishing opportunities. Other than frigid arctic conditions that make fishing unbearable for most anglers, steelhead fishing is a possibility just about every month of the year. Obviously, numbers of fish and conditions vary from year to year but suffice it to say we have fantastic steelhead opportunities here - in particular spring and fall. Smallmouth bass fishery generally takes the stage from late May through early October - June, July and August being the primary focus. Resident trout fishing is also available to some degree nearly year-round but often comes as a bonus to steelhead fishing. September is a great month of pursue big, fresh king and coho salmon along with summer-run Skamania steelhead. Muskie and pike fishing can be excellent if not world class throughout much of the year as well.
All trips require a $150 deposit to lock date!
Call - Text - Email
Jay Anglin - 574-210-2844
jay@anglinoutdoors.com
UPDATED 2025
Regular Rates:
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4 Hour Half - $325 1 or 2 rods
6 Hour Express - $400 1 or 2
8 Hour Full - $475 1 or 2 rods
- Beverages and snacks are always available but full meals are only provided during 8 hour trips or by request
- If feasible, a third angler is an additional $75 for any rate
- All rates include use of equipment, leaders, flies, lures and any other pertinent tackle etc.
- All trips CATCH AND RELEASE
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ABOUT
Jay Anglin has been an avid angler and hunter for over 40 years. He tied his first flies and caught trout on them in Northern Michigan in 1981. His guide service, Anglin Outdoors, specializes in pursuing warm and cold water fish species found in the streams and lakes of Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. Anglin has guided anglers of all persuasions as well as waterfowl, turkey and upland game hunters throughout the Great Lakes states. He met his wife Angie while working towards a biology degree from Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula. Jay has also been writing professionally since high school. When he's not on the river or in the field he can be found behind the keyboard.
CONTACT US
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Jay Anglin - Anglin Outdoors
409 Fox Street
LaPorte, Indiana 46350
574-210-2844
jay@anglinoutdoors.com
