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that the docks and shoreline are private property and no
trespassing areas.
A reasonably good Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth
Bass population in the lake and the presence of Alewife
creates a decent topwater bite first thing in the morning.
Tossing a medium-sized "spook" or other topwater lures
can provide early action.
In the fall, lakes turn over. As this happens, the
stained water creates the need to alter your summer
tactics for catching bass. As I transition from summer
to early fall and encounter stained water, I increase the
size of my go-to bass lure. I like to fish a medium-sized,
2-piece salty spider rig on a 1/4-ounce jighead.
Moving into colder October, bass will move from the
docks into deeper water and around rocky and gravel
bottoms. Good depth electronics help find these spots
in Fairview Lake. I like to start throwing a 1/4-ounce
buzzbait just off any weeds or vegetation and work my
way into the 15- to 25-foot drop-offs. You rarely go
wrong starting with a buzzbait with silver blades and a
chartreuse skirt. If the lure has a clacker, that is a bonus.
If you want to jazz it up more, add a fire tiger trailer to
the hook. It will get the attention of spunky fall bass in
stained water.
Since there is no public area to fish Fairview Lake
from shore, you will need a boat. At the launch area,
there is a cove that is a no-wake zone, so a kayak or
canoe works well. If you are going to launch boats with
propeller power, there are many areas where the water
is shallow and rocks hide just under the surface. Water
temperatures begin to cool in October, so always wear a
life jacket.
As the lake turns over, switch to a larger lure such as a
medium-sized, 2-piece salty spider rig on a ΒΌ-ounce jighead.
Except for the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission public launch, all of the shoreline at Fairview Lake is privately owned and most
of the dwellings are second homes. When the summer residents winterize and the tourists are no longer in the area in September and
October, trolling or pitching a lure near a dock can be productive.
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