Hi Mark! The cooling water really triggers muskies whether it's in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio or Kentucky. Obviously this surface bait pattern runs a bit later down south, but once the steam starts coming off the lake after several days of cold fall like weather before turnover, topwater fishing is simply dynamite! Weeds, rocks, and standing timber all will produce fish during this period. That is not as critical as is the rapidly dropping water temperatures prior to turnover. I have my best luck early and late on sunny days, or all day long if it's overcast.

I saw five muskies today up to 48", and had another shot on a Pacemaker, but the fish swung and missed. I hope this answers your question and good luck this Fall!