How To Catch Trout In a Lake

Many people want to know how to catch trout in a lake and in this article I will

outline three effective ways to accomplish this fairly simple task. Many times catching trout is thought of as something that takes place in a river or stream, but the truth is that in many areas trout are "stocked" or "planted" by local fish and game departments and are available to be be caught by anglers. For the aforementioned reason trout are not only found in lakes, but can also be caught from said lakes by fishermen.

If you are one of the many fishermen that are interested in how to catch trout in a lake, this article is most certainly for you. The following three methods are among the most effective methods that can be employed to catch trout in a lake. The most common species of trout that are stocked in lakes is the rainbow trout, which is the species of trout that the following techniques are effective for. There is another species of trout that is found in lakes, lake trout, but this species of trout requires not only a boat, but also specialized gear and techniques to fish for effectively. For the purposes of this article the subject of how to catch trout in a lake will revolve around the beautiful rainbow trout, rather than there distant cousins the lake trout.

1. Still Fishing - This technique is used by many people to catch trout in a lake. It involves fishing with a basic bottom rig (often referred to as still fishing) that has been baited with a dough style trout bait. The most popular form of dough style trout bait is called Powerbait. If you want to know how to catch trout in a lake, still fishing is an excellent way to go (especially if those trout have been "planted").


2. Fly Fishing - Fly fishing is a very effective technique to use to catch trout in a lake. Whether you are a traditional "fly fisherman" or a spin fisherman that is using a casting bubble, there is little doubt that the use of an artificial fly as bait is an excellent way to catch trout in a lake. Trout are known by virtually anyone who has ever fished for them as loving to eat insects, which is why "fly fishing" is an excellent technique to use if you want to catch trout in a lake. Fishing with an artificial fly is the only way to mimic an insect while fishing in an effective manner.


3. Stick Bait Fishing - "Throwing" a small stick bait (such as a Rapala floating minnow) is an excellent way to catch trout in a lake. Stick baits that are from one to four inches long are the way to go when attempting to catch rainbow trout. Stick baits mimic live minnow very well and can be hard for hungry trout to resist. Jerking your rod tip as you retrieve the stick bait adds action that makes the minnow look as if it's wounded, which can attract even non-active rainbow trout.

The bottom line is that all of the aforementioned techniques are all excellent ways to catch trout in a lake and if any of them aren't a part of your trout fishing repertoire, they should be added sooner rather than later.