Trout fishing is both a sport and a science. Different species of trout reside in different habitats with varying optimal times for fishing. Although fishing is enjoyable regardless, prior planning and research will lead to a more successful trip.
The best time to fish for trout will depend on the time of the year, time of the day and temperature.Trout is accessible year-round as the same as freshwater fishing, but to increase your chances of success, follow these trout fishing tips:
According to trout fishing and behavior expert Jay Ford Thurston, the most important factors to consider when to fish for trout are the water temperature and cloud cover.
Thurston has created the trout timetable below for the best time to fish trout based on a range of high air temperature (Fahrenheit).
There are many different species of trout that you can catch lake trout, river trout, brown trout and rainbow trout. Here are some tips to catch each type of fish specie.
Keeping in mind air and water temperatures, fishing for trout when it's significantly cooler will lead to more success in lake. A good tool for lake fishing is a depth finder, so you can adjust your fishing depth depending on the season.
It's important to read up on regulations before fishing river trout with wild populations, as they could be stricter. River fishing for trout varies slightly from lake fishing, so follow these suggestions:
The most common and easiest species of trout to catch in North America, rainbow trout are found both stocked and wild in lakes and rivers.
Learn when to fish in freshwaters, what is seasonal lake turnover, how water temperature affects freshwater fishing and more in our next section. If you are planning to go ice fishing learn how to ice fish for trout in our next page.
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