Freshwater Fish Species

Lake perch or yellow perch is mostly known for their availability throughout the year because of their year-round feeding habit. They are highly active in the daytime and would eat anything that is edible. This makes them an easily…

Most of the people who take a keen interest in fishing have grown up doing the same with their parents on weekends. Most anglers were initiated into the art of fishing by casting the line for perch before anything else. Perch is found in…

Stocked trout are trout that are added to a lake, stream or river... although much more frequently added to a lake. trout stocking is similar to trout planting, however trout stocking is done on a much more regular basis. In heavily…

A floating worm is a trout lure that is designed to fish on the top of the water, usually fished in a lake, stream, or river with visibly moving waters. Floating lures can be used to target some of the more challenging trout species such as…

Trout flies are small "trout lures" that resemble bugs or flying insects. These lures are usually fished without weights and can be accompanied with an entire fly fishing set up. Trout flies can be hand tied by the fishermen or can be…

PowerBait is an artificial bait that comes in a variety of styles and forms, but is most frequently used has a clay or play-doh consistency. PowerBait is most effective when baited onto, small traditional hooks no larger than size 10 or…

A swimbait is a lure that acts as a though it is a live fish as the lure is reeled in. Many swim baits may features spinners, long tails, or other modifications that may increase the odds of a target fish noticing the lure. A swimbait is…

Below is a simple chart to help you identify the various forms of trout you are likely to come across. Each trout has a unique look, and should be fairly easy for an experienced fishermen to identify. You can read more about each of the…

Trout spinners are often very similar to trout spoons with the difference that spinners not only spin but also are usually accompanied by some type tail (either a feather or other basic swim bait design). Spinners ofter several ways that…

A spoon is possibly the most popular lure when fishing for trout. Spoons are possibly the most effective lures available as well as the simplest to fish with. Spoon type lures can target a large number of species of fish, in a large number…

A crank bait is a common type of lure that usually is designed to appear to be either a minnow, small fish, grasshopper, or occasionally a crawdad. A crankbait is usually made from a light wood (such as balsa) or from plastic. Having any…

Lake trout like brook trout are freshwater char and not necessarily a trout species. Lake trout live primarily in northern North America.Lake trout are quite rare and rarely specifically targeted when fishing for trout, although they are a…