How to Fish in a Lake
The lake and the ocean are two entirely different bodies of water, so it should come as no surprise that fishing in a lake and fishing in the sea should be different too. Here’s a quick guide on how to do it.
Tools
Fishing tackle appropriate for lake fishing
Varying kinds of bait, depending on the type of fish available in the lake (Learn how to bait a hook)
Sunscreen
A hat
Procedure
It’s usually best to have someone who is knowledgeable in the lake area if you’re not familiar with it yourself. It’s also better to have a companion with you when going around unfamiliar places.
lake fishing
Look for shady spots in the lake. Bass, lake trout and other lake fish typically like to stay in shady spots under the water. (Learn how to use trout dough bait)
Keep an eye out for weedlines edges. Weedlines are the irregular and abrupt edges of weedbeds that are caused by changes in bottom type or the depth of the lake floor. Fish like to stay on the irregular ones, but when you start fishing, don’t directly fish on the area of the weedlines. Instead, stay some distance away and let your fishing line do the talking.
Start as early in the morning as you can and straight to the weedline edges.
While the weedline edges are the best way to go, don’t be afraid to explore beyond those edges.
You probably won’t have a say on how the wind blows, but it will be helpful to stay on the side where the wind blows. The wind usually activates fish into feeding (which can include your bait) but at the same time disorienting them, making them more susceptible to eating your bait.
Take note of the physical characteristics of the fish you catch. Some counties impose limitations on the number of certain prey fish species you can catch. On the flip side, you may need to report invasive fish species that you catch to the authorities.