Fall fishing is at its best. The smallmouth bass is in a strong feeding pattern. The bass we have been catching seem to be eager to bulk up for the winter. Fishing pressure is minimal. Sucker minnows and a hook in deeper holes seems to be the key to landing several bass in one outing. 
Meanwhile, the mouths of the rivers are reporting good catches as the fall run fish stage for spawning. With the forecasted rain, the rivers should begin to fish well for steelhead.