Early Autumn - Dropoff or Large Shallows?

[Waylon]

This is a lake where I'll be fishing all Autumn. Temps are finally hitting highs of 50f-55f instead of 70f. Even though we're mid November, it feels like the start of fall. Carp are still all over the surface and sun is shining almost daily. Should I look for drop offs or keep in the shallows? 

[yonny]

3 hours ago, Waylon said:

Should I look for drop offs or keep in the shallows? 

Look for the carp. If you can see them, fish for them.

Generally they'll follow the temps as the water cools but they're animals..... they don't follow any rule to the T.

[Waylon]

On 13/11/2026 at 00:56, yonny said:

Look for the carp. If you can see them, fish for them.

Generally they'll follow the temps as the water cools but they're animals..... they don't follow any rule to the T.

I've seen them at all locations but still no bitting. All at the surface.