Trout Fishing Tips

Artifical Bait

Dont underestimate using Berkley's Power Bait to catch trout. It comes in a variety of colors & mixes, with or without glitter, dough or nuggets for example.

This stuff is amazing. I have caught more trout with it, than any other bait or lure. And another trick to keep in mind is using small marshmellows. When you cant find your favorite Power Bait, try a bag of small colored marshmellows from your local grocery store. Often the colors are identicle or nearly identicle to your powerbait and a lot cheaper than than marshmellows you buy at the bait shop.

Location, Location, Location!

When fishing for trout in a lake, you'll want to scout things out well before you drop your line in the water. In the long run, you'll save yourself a lot of time. Here are a few simple guidelines you'll want to keep in mind:

1. Find where the food is on the lake, and you'll find where the fish are too. Watch for activity on the surface. Insect hatches, for instance, or small groups of baitfish. Use the wind to your advantage, staying near where the food is being driven. Fish near marshy covered areas where food is always present. And don't forget about overhanging trees or bushes -- trout love to wait below the branches for food to drop.
2. Search for structure. Shelter is a necessity for trout, keeping them out of the sun and away from their enemies. You'll almost always find them in or near a sheltered area or in cover.
3. A great place to start is between 15 and 50 feet down, in the richly oxygenated thermocline layer.
4. Always keep your eyes peeled for steep banks. These drop-offs are great places to fish. A depth finder will not only help you find these honey holes, but also allow you to accurately fish them.