What’s the best bait for trout? It’s a tough question, and that’s a good thing. Today’s trout fisher has a wide range of store-bought trout bait—along with trout lures and trout spinning reels—to ...

Every time I fish a brook trout stream, I’m reminded why I have such a soft spot for them. I’m a sucker for dry fly eats, and a brook trout hits a dry fly like no other. The best thing about them?

When ice fishing stocked trout, knowing where to look can make all the difference. Ask your local fisheries biologist about winter trout fishing opportunities in your area. Trout are stocked in a ...

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Streamer fishing for trout is at its best when there’s cloud cover, light rain, or even a little snow. Trout feel safe in the low light, and they’ll move freely to crush a big meal.

There are lots of different ways to catch lake trout, but the key to consistency is knowing the best techniques and lures to use based on the current conditions and the fish’s patterns and preferences ...

John Lindgren, a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologist, stands on the walkway over the Hartley Pond dam that blocks Tischer Creek in Duluth's Hartley Park on Nov. 2. Lindgren ...