Trout

If you are looking for a family-friendly outdoor activity to enjoy this year, trout fishing is a great way to get outside and reconnect with friends and family. Here are some best practices for trout fishing to get you back into the swim of things.

How to fish for trout in a river or stream

The trick to trout fishing in a river or stream is to approach the spot you want to fish from down-stream. Then, cast your line up-stream and let your bait or lure float gently across the top of your desired area. Again, spring or summer is a great time to fish trout in stream, since the fish are looking for warmer surface waters during their migration season.

How to fish for trout in a lake or pond

Most lake fishermen swear by a light action rod with a thin wire line in order to catch trout, since you often do not feel the brush of a smaller fish against a weightier line. Lake trout are most plentiful between sunrise and noon and swim closer to the surface in spring and summer than they do in fall.

Best lures and flies to use while fishing trout

Change your lures depending on what time of year you are fishing. For early trout season, fish in deeper water since the trout have not started to migrate. Look for a weightier lure or thick spoon to use. As the weather warms up, lighten your lures since the fish are moving closer to the surface. For inexpensive bait, try canned corn kernels or live worms.

Use these easy trout fishing tips to start catching fish in no time!