The author holds an early spring lake trout caught while trolling a crankbait just a few feet below the surface of Lake Superior. / Joe Shead There are lots of different ways to catch lake trout, but ...

Live bait like minnows, worms, and PowerBait in natural colors are effective for catching trout. Artificial lures such as Rooster Tails, Panther Martins, and spoons can also be successful, with color ...

Using the right fishing line for trout can increase your success. Trout are fun to catch, but they’re challenging, too. They have great eyesight with soft and small mouths, eat relatively small things ...

Fishing is fair to good for most species, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Striped bass fishing is a very early morning proposition. Lines need to be in the water before sunrise. Stripers are ...