Kelly,
Go south young man.....
I live in a Hawaii now, but grew up in the lower Midwest.
Next week, I am traveling to a family function in Minnesota. Along the way, I am going to stop and fish one of the Missouri "Trout Parks"...Bennett Spring.
I grew up 12 miles from there. The park closes Nov 1st, but opens a week later to catch and release...fly fishing.
Also some good winter fishing in Ark. The White, Norfolk.
Ever try those during the fall/winter?