Laurel river lake trout?

[Rudypoo4444]

Can anybody give me some tips on catching trout at Laurel river lake?

Is this a good time of year to try? What baits and how deep should I fish? I am trying to get as much info as possible, as it is a 4-5 hour trip for me.

[zimmy]

I'm curious too.......bass fish there quite a bit but don't have any idea on spots or techniques to catch a few trout every now and then.

[Tim_T]

I have heard of people fishing for them at night up near the dam using a light and dropping corn or night cralwers over the side. Never tried it, but have seen some nice trout come out of there.

[aceoky]

With surface temps in the mid/upper 80* range, I'd say they're about 30' or so deep (cold water fish you know) up by the dam under lights usually pays off, Line Creek is another good spot to try (depending on where you launch) we've caught many in both places. You'll do much better IMO with 4lb test line as they have great eyesight and by this time of year are a bit "line shy" with live bait (can go heavier when trolling)

Trout are similar to stripers in that they do not relate much to structure and can be found "anywhere" even in the main river channel , worms, corn, trolling spoons and deep cranks all can work when you find them. Hope this is of some help and hope you have an awesome time, also keep in mind they won't live in a livewell, this time of year, (too warm water) so if you're going to keep any it's a great idea to have a cooler ready with plenty of ice...

[Cobra_Joe]

It has been about a month but early in the morning and evening they were at about 15'-20' deep over 50'+ water. Caught a bunch in open water while moving off structure trying to troll for walleye....No luck there. This lake still stumps me for Walleye fishing other then at night. If you have a depth finder, schools of fish, over open water are more then likely trout on the lake. Hope that helps a little.