Rounding the corner in a little lake, I was shocked at the level of recreational activity. Kids frolicked in various crafts, enjoying themselves in the afternoon heat, smack in my favorite stretch of trolling water.
Moving into a secluded arm, I found trout holding where I’d never caught them before. The weeds growing from the bottom were sparse—about 5 feet tall—and the trout were tucked into the middle, seeking cover and cooler conditions.
Rather than troll, my buddy and I switched to floating bait. The bites were subtle but plentiful, and soon we were cleaning our limits.
SUMMER HEAT CHALLENGES
As summer temperatures escalate and people seek relief in rivers and lakes, the human activity forces trout to move—often to deeper, more hidden places in lakes and into totally different areas in rivers.
