[Perch]   [Brown Trout]   [Brook Trout]   [Rainbow Trout]   [Lake Trout]   [Trout in General] [Catfish]   [Largemouth Bass]
[Smallmouth Bass]    [ Walleye]   [Muskellunge]   [Northern Pike]

Perch

Where They Live	What They Eat
Perch live in lakes and ponds with slightly deeper water; larger perch like depths of 10 to 50 feet. Perch hang out together in schools, so . . . Where there is one . . . there are probably MORE!	minnows worms grasshoppers crayfish artificial spinners jigs

Brown Trout

Where They Live	What They Eat
In Lakes and streams where the water is cool and clean. They usually hide under a log or the stream bank. they are wary creatures that scare easily.	worms grasshoppers / crickets artificial flies artificail spinners

Brook Trout

Where They Live	What They Eat
In Lakes and streams where the water is cool and clean enough for them to survive. They need cooler water than rainbow and brown trout. these fish are usually small and fairly fragile. They can be found hiding behind rocks, stick, and logs. You will have to sneak up on them!	worms grasshoppers / crickets salmon eggs artificial flies artificail spinners

Rainbow Trout

Where They Live	What They Eat
In Lakes and streams where the water is cool and clean. In streams they will usually be found near the faster water in the cover of the rocks or logs. Because of state stocking programs, trout streams will often be matked by signs.	worms grasshoppers / crickets salmon eggs artificial flies artificail spinners

Lake Trout

Where They Live	What They Eat
In the deep water of cold lakes. they may be very deep, so you will probably need LOTS of line on your reel. In the spring, they spawn (lay eggs) in the shallow water and can be caught with artificial flies.	artificial spoons artificial spinners minnows artificial flies

TROUT in General Trout today can be found in cold water streams, rivers, lakes and ponds throughout the U.S. and Canada. Most are best in spring and fall, with Rainbows active in the summer as well. Golden Trout, found in the High Sierras at altitudes above 10,000 feet, are best in summer. Spring and fall runs concentrate the most fish in pools, behind rocks and other obstructions or current breaks and beneath falls. Deep cuts on the outside of a river/stream bend are also excellent. Lake and pond dwelling trout often roam in schools along drop offs (10’-40’) and move into the shallows during the spring. Baits In general, salmon eggs, spawn bags, worms, small minnows, wet or dry flies, 1-2" spinners, 1-2" crank baits, 1-2" spoons and bait rigs. More specifically:  Brook Trout: Spring and fall with worms, small minnows, spoons and small plugs. Most popular method is wet flies, dry flies and streamers. Brown Trout: Dry fly fishing, as these fish are active surface feeders. Wet flies and streamers are also good. Worms and minnows best in early spring. Golden Trout: Best method is fly-fishing with wet flies, streamers and small spinners. In late summer, dry flies are best and the best natural bait is a small minnow. Cutthroat Trout: Wet or dry fly fishing is best in streams or rivers. In lakes, bait casting, spinning or trolling with spoons, spinners or plugs is best with small minnows also being good. Dolly Varden Trout: Best method is spinning or bait casting with spoons or spinners. Streamers and wet flies take smaller fish with the best bait being small, live fish. Rainbow Trout: For streams and rivers, the best method is fly-fishing with wet or dry flies and streamers. Bait fishing with worms or salmon eggs is good with trolling with spoons or spinners are best in lakes. Lake Trout: Deep trolling with spoons and wire line. Early spring and fall fly fishing and spinning a possibility. They go deep in summer, 100 feet, and feed in the shallows during spring and fall. Equipment There are a wide variety of trout, sizes, wild and stocked. In general, spinning and fly fishing gear are best. Larger fish may require 6# to 10# line or leader. Smaller fish only require 2# to 4# line or leader. HOWEVER, 2# to 4# line/leader are almost always required in crystal clear water regardless of fish size. Lake Trout are much larger and require a deep trolling rig (bait casting) and wire leader. Common fish sizes: Brook Trout, ¼-2 lbs.: Brown Trout, ½-4 lbs.: Golden Trout, ½-1 lbs.: Cutthroat Trout, ½-3 lbs.: Dolly Varden Trout, 5-15 lbs.: Rainbow Trout, ½-8 lbs.: Lake Trout, 5-20 lbs.

Catfish

Where They Live	What They Eat
Prefer really warm, slow water in rivers and lakes. They can be found on the bottom, so a weight and bobber will work great! Catfish like to feed at night so they use a sense of smelland touch to identify thier food. WARNING: The dorsal and pectoral spines on a catfish carry a toxin that will irritate your hands. Use gloves when removing them from your hook!	minnows dough balls cheese (especially Limburger) crayfish

Largemouth Bass

Where They Live	What They Eat
In lakes with warmer water.Usually found near the shore in weed beds, under lilly pads or around sunken logs, trees and stumps. These fish are ferocious feeders, so when they take your bait they will give your rod a jolt!	worms crayfish crickets surface plugs artificial worms popping bugs artificial flies plastic worms spinners bug shiners and shiner minnows

Smallmouth Bass

Where They Live	What They Eat
In streams with water slightly cooler than preferred by their largemouth cousins. They like to be around rocks and boulders and will chase your bait before they take it, so, be patient!	worms crayfish crickets minnows hellgrammites underwater plugs artificial spinners popping bugs artificial spoons

Walleye

Where They Live	What They Eat
They live in large lakes with hard, rocky bottoms. If you can find a place where the edge of the lake drops off into the deep water - drop your line right there at the edge, DEEP!	minnows worms spinners with worms jigs with worms or minnows

Muskellunge

Where They Live	What They Eat
Muskellunge's spend most of their time in the deep water of lakes, but they like to feed in the weeds. Most muskies are caught while trolling  (slowly pulling your lure along) behind a moving boat. WARNING: Be very careful removing a Muskellunge from your hook! Their teeth are very sharp!!!	minnows worms spinners with worms jigs with worms or minnows