Surface water temperatures have dropped into the low to mid 60’s and trout fishing is improving.  Trout are averaging 14 to 18 inches in size.  Bass fishing is slowing with the cooling water temperatures. The lake is still weedy and has a fair amount of algae especially at the south end making fishing difficult there.  Nightcrawlers have been working for trout though anglers have also been catching fish using PowerBait. Black or olive wooly buggers and black, olive or wine-colored leech patterns on a sinking line are also productive for trout and bass.  Chironomid fishing is picking up. Black or red snow cones, with a white bead, and contrasting red or black wire ribbing, fished  under indicators have been productive.  Bass are still hitting on soft plastic worms and grubs in a variety of colors as well as swimbaits and minnow imitations though anglers should slow down the retrieve as the water cools. Bass are averaging nine to 12 inches. Pike fishing is fair, but should pick up in a few weeks as the water continues to cool.  Anglers, please note that NDOW has placed radio tags in several Northern Pike.