Andy Mahurin's November 2025 Fishing Outlook for the Caney
Andy Mahurin's November Fishing Outlook for the Caney
Fall is in full swing with cooler temps and finally some much needed rain. October was another tough month for anglers with dissolved oxygen levels and water clarity issues especially on the top end of the river near the dam. This has been a rough late summer and early fall for fish and anglers alike. However, as we are getting these cooler days and nights, I am seeing some happier fish in the middle section of the river where the water clarity is much better than up towards the dam. I suspect soon that the orifice gate will be shut off, and that will bring back the clear water we have been wanting. That, along with the colder days, will bring the fishery back where it needs to be.
The brown trout are starting their attempted spawn, so please give them their space if you see redds (spawning beds) in the shallows. The fish have had it rough the past few months, so try to me mindful of where you are fishing and avoid fishing over redds.
The top flies I recommend right now are still wooly buggers and small streamers, but we have been catching a fair amount of fish on nymphs and midges as well, particularly, a size 20 or less olive midge.
If you have any questions, please reach out. I'm happy to offer advice and point you in the right direction.
Thank you again for letting me a part of this great group of anglers and friends. I hope to see you out there on the water.
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(October25)
September was a rough one for many, anglers, including myself, on the Caney due to water quality and clarity. As we roll into October, I suspect it will be the same for the first part of the month. Once we start getting those cooler nights and days, fishing should be getting better as we move along through the month. With that being said, the fish numbers are there. What I have found is that wooly buggers have produced the most fish as of yet - different than our typical nymph game. Due to the water clarity, moving wooly buggers or small streamers in the grass beds and structure has been producing a fair amount of fish.
Top flies for late September and October:
White wooly bugger size 8-12
Olive wooly bugger size 8-12
Egg patterns
San Juan's/ squirmy worms size 8-10
Zebra midges 16-22
MIND THOSE REDDS!
As we roll into the October/ November months the Brown trout will start their spawning sequence. I know everyone loves catching big browns, but let them do their thing. I witnessed a lot of anglers in the Lancaster stretch poking a lot of nice fish off of their beds. Even if there hasn't been any historical spawning activity on the Caney, the fish are expending a lot of energy doing so.
Remember if you have any questions about anything, fishing related or not, feel free to give me a call or email. I will try to answer the best as I can. Be safe out there and tight lines!