How To Catch Trout From Bank? 2025

hoosierbass07 reply :

I just got my new fishing license and decided to get a trout stamp. There is a city pond close by that the state stocks bass and trout in. Also, at my favorite lake, there is a dam and behind it, the state stocks trout, once a year I think. From what I have read, tons of people line the banks of the creek behind the dam waiting for the trout to be released. I read they even wade in the water trying to catch them.

I've never gone after trout before. I know when it comes to bass the best all around sure thing (if there is a sure thing) is a rubber worm or lizard. Is there a sure thing like that for trout? What are some good lures to use

for trout that are effective and easy to use? I have spinning reels and all that. I just need lure recommendations and how to use them.

Thanks!

Gaerith reply :

In line spinners and trout bait are good starters.

Work the spinner like a jig or slow roll it.

TheSmilingSwordsman reply :

I like to use Panther Martin in-line spinners when fishing moving water and sometimes will use canned corn in a pond or small lake.

NathanW reply :

Power Bait...

Rig it Carolina on 4lbs test with a baitholder hook, like size 8, use like a 16" inch leader and a 3/16 sinker.

Just cast it out and let it sit. If you dont get a bite in like 5-10 minutes cast it out to a new spot.

This is the best way to catch em from the bank day in and day out. Vibrex spinners work great and are more fun but Power Bait is a sure thing.

Tuckahoe Joe reply :

4lb mono and 1/8oz or smaller inline spinners is what I use. You might also try a small crankbait like the Strike King Bitsy Minnow. I usually just cast it out and reel it in with a steady retrieve. If there's current like in the creek below the dam that you mentioned, I've heard people say to cast upstream for a more natural presentation. Makes it look like a small baitfish being washed downstream with the current. But I've done the exact opposite and caught fish too so give both a try. Never used Powerbait but I've seen others having success with it. I'm not personally a huge fan of the 'cast and wait' method.

Cgrinder reply :

1/4 to 1/2 oz Husky Jerks and X-raps. I fish for big trout.

grizzgreen18 reply :

i used a gold blue fox vibrax inline spinner last fall and pulled in trout after trout i just cast it out and let in sink to the bottom of whatever pond i was fishing reeled slowly with occasional twitches in the line and they nailed it it may work for wherever you fish

hoosierbass07 reply :

I bought some Gulp Trout dough and small hooks. Is six pound mono to much for trout!

Gaerith reply :

6 is the highest I would go. You should be fine. Good luck! Hope you have some split shot too. Put some on your line with no bobber and let it sit in the stream; it will suspend more naturally that way.

hoosierbass07 reply :

Oh, I got lots of split shots because I plan on trying split shots for bass this summer.

Crestliner2008 reply :

Not knowing what you have for a trout rod/reel, I'll suggest 4# test mono on a good spinning rig. Tie on a 1/16 oz. plain ball head jig. Put a 2" curly tailed grub on the jig. Just cast, let it hit bottom and slow reel it back to you. Can't tell you how many trout I've caught while crappie fishing!

dmhuffman reply :

I like a 4-6 lb test line on my trout pole (5' light action spinning reel. Like the guys above said, in line spinners are my go-to when I fish for trout in small streams here. I prefer a 1/24 or 1/16 oz. Rooster Tails (White, Rainbow, Brown), but in the pond id say up to 1/8 would do. Also, get some Mike's garlic salmon eggs and put them on a #6 bait hook - that setup can be deadly. In the realm of crankbaits (which may be very good for the pond) I've heard that the Rebel Craw and Grasshopper hard baits are good for trout, but I do not have any experience with them.

You should look into what streams you can fish for trout in in your area. There's nothing like pulling a big trout out of a little stream.

Good luck!

tomustang reply :

We use inline spinners and jerkbaits ranging from a 1 1/2in to 4in

I don't play the powerbait eggs/balls but they still work.

6lb line from the bank to have extra strength because you never know what you get snagged in

jhoffman reply :

I catch all my trout on a fly rod. The reason you cast upstream and reel it downstream is that is what bait does when it flee's a predator fish, its quicker.

Inglorious Basser reply :

These work great on really lite gear.

http://www.basspro.com/Joes-Flies-Premium-Hot-4-Trout-MultiPack-1/16-oz-/product/10213970/

kcdinkerz reply :

Can't go wrong with small hook and berkly powebait just add a split shot or two so your bait is about 2 foot off the bottom

bigbill reply :

I just purchased some 3lb test so I can cast farther with my UL setup with my 4'6" rod. I'm going with 5lb test on my 5'6" trout rod.

Joe's fly blackgnat.

Velvita cheese is better than using corn. The cheese catches the bigger trout.

roadwarrior reply :

Panther Martin (gold blade, black w/ chartreuse dots)

Floating Rapala from the bank, Countdown from a boat

bigbill reply :

I notice that a wordens inline spinner silver blade with white body with or without black dots with a white skirt works good too.

BR1AN reply :

landed a ton of rainbows this year during the stocking.

I first put on a 1/4oz weight (slider) then tie on a small swivel then take another swivel and turn it backwards and tie that on. Then you wanna take about 16-24 inches of very light line i prefer 8lb test because trout are very smart and can see real good. Then i just tie on the smallest hook they sell and cover it with powerbait. My favorite is the rainbow colored paste. Check to see if it floats then give it a nice cast out there! Keep an eye out and see if you can see them breaking the surface.. I have most of my luck early AM or right before sundown.

good luck

Delaware Valley Tackle reply :

In current I like the Trout Magnet which is a 1/32 oz shad dart jig head tipped with a 1/2" split tail grub (pink or white or chart.) suspended below a float, leader just long enough to tick bottom, cast up stream and float thru current seams, eddies etc.

bigbill reply :

I have those trout magnets in my trout tackle box and never tried them.

jhoffman reply :

My buddy doesnt fly fish much, he uses a blue colored blue fox spinner with a silver blade and barely rolls it fast enough to not get stuck most of the time. He caught 50+ opening day. Waders are worth their weight in gold.

John Hansen reply :

Blue Fox Vibrax spinners.

Not sure where your at but out west here Ive never NOT caught trout on them. At times I take them off because its just fish after fish and I want more of a challenge.

Favorite color is a Blue Body with silver blade. Like to also have a gold body gold blade and a silver body silver blade then I usually grab a few other colors. What ever tickles my fancy. People usually talk about how bad they are but I usually loose them before they fall apart. But Ive got a few that are 3-4 years old and beat up and paints chipped but they work great.

FirstnameLastname reply :

I personally don't like power bait. Find some shelter or obstruction in the current, like some rocks. The trout will hide here. Cast over them and use rooster tails, panther Martin inline spinners, and spoons. Best spoon is a red dare devil. Trout only live in clear well oxygenated fast water. Good luck.

Shanes7614 reply :

Sometimes it depends on which type trout. Rainbows love powerbait. Browns love spinners and small shiners. And brook trout love worms. Just a basic starting point IMO.

everythingthatswims reply :

Trout Magnets, and gulp minnows on jigheads. Never use anything heavier than 6lb clear mono or fluoro.

jigabooyah reply :

I hear yellow power bait is the tops.

DogBone_384 reply :

On 3/4/2014 at 11:45 AM, NathanW said:

Power Bait...

Rig it Carolina on 4lbs test with a baitholder hook, like size 8, use like a 16" inch leader and a 3/16 sinker.

Just cast it out and let it sit. If you dont get a bite in like 5-10 minutes cast it out to a new spot.

This is the best way to catch em from the bank day in and day out. Vibrex spinners work great and are more fun but Power Bait is a sure thing.

Thanks, gonna give this a try. I've never fished for trout. The Fall LMB bite's been way off for me, which I'm rationalizing as the crazy weather we've had the last 6 weeks here in New England and NOT me....

everythingthatswims reply :

On 11/3/2014 at 6:43 AM, DogBone_384 said:
Thanks, gonna give this a try. I've never fished for trout. The Fall LMB bite's been way off for me, which I'm rationalizing as the crazy weather we've had the last 6 weeks here in New England and NOT me....

Trout tend to school up and "swim laps" in ponds/small lakes where they are stocked. Most of the time they will follow the first drop off/shelf of some sort, which is usually pretty close to the bank. Many people make the mistake of casting their powerbait rig too far out. If you find a point to cast off of that rocks because it will concentrate the fish when they have to swim around the point. Just leave your bail open and let them eat it, it is nearly impossible to not gut hook them when using this set up so don't do it if you are a C&R guy...I even tried tiny circle hooks, gut hooked roughly 2 out of every 3 trout.

*Hank reply :

Panther Martin 1/2 oz. spinners seem to work whenever, They also have caught bass for me!

Try them out

OK Bass Hunter reply :

Silver/Black Roostertails on 6lb fluorocarbon

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