Access point

Orland Public Accesson Fawn River

Offers public access near the town of Orland, a good starting point for exploring the Fawn River for smallmouth and pike.

Fawn River report Directions41.7600°N, 85.1600°W

Conditions right now

No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.

Weather now

52°F

Overcast, wind 18 mph N

Bite report · week of Oct 4

Midges

01Midges, caddis, mayflies, eggs, and worms are active this week.
02Warmer afternoons could bring some topwater action for panfish.
03Walleye and Pike will be keying on baitfish and larger subsurface prey.
04Focus on deeper runs, current seams, and submerged structure.
05Strip streamers slowly and deliberately in cooler water conditions.

What to tie on at Orland Public Access

Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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Woolly Bugger (Olive)

#4#6#8

A reliable year-round streamer, effective for imitating leeches and baitfish, especially in the colder spring flows. Targets Walleye, Pike, Panfish, Rainbow Trout, and Bass.

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Gurgler (Bass)

#2#4#6

As spring progresses and water temperatures warm, topwater action for Bass, Panfish, Walleye, and Pike can begin, especially in the late afternoons.

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Scud (Pink/Orange)

#12#14#16#18

Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent food source in early spring, making this nymph very effective for Panfish, Walleye, Pike, and Rainbow Trout.

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Crappie Jig Fly

#8#10#12

Crappie, Panfish, Walleye, and Pike become active around structure during their spring spawning season.

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Mother's Day Caddis

#14#16#18

The prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is expected in late April through May, making this dry fly a perfect imitation for adult caddis, attracting Rainbow Trout and Panfish.

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Pheasant Tail Nymph

#14#16#18#20

A versatile nymph effective year-round, especially during spring mayfly periods, for Rainbow Trout, Panfish, and Walleye.

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Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)

#14#16

Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in colder spring water, enticing strikes from larger predatory fish like Walleye, Pike, and Bass.

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