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[Perch]   [Brown Trout]   [Brook Trout]   [Rainbow Trout]   [Lake Trout]   [Trout in General] [Catfish]   [Largemouth Bass] [Smallmouth Bass]    [ Walleye]   [Muskie / Muskellunge]   [Northern Pike]   [Bluegill]   [Crappie]   [Flier]   [Sunfish]   [Red Breast Sunfish]   [Spotted Sunfish]   [Red Ear Sunfish]   [Warmouth]   Perch Where They Live What They Eat Perch live in lakes and ponds with slightly deeper water; larger perch like depths of 10 to 50 feet. Perch hang out together in schools, so . . . Where there is one . . . there are probably MORE!   minnows worms grasshoppers crayfish artificial spinners jigs   Brown Trout Where They Live What They Eat In Lakes and streams where the water is cool and clean. They usually hide under a log or the stream bank. they are wary creatures that scare easily.   worms grasshoppers / crickets artificial flies artificail spinners Learn More about TROUT here Brook Trout Where They Live What They Eat In Lakes and streams where the water is cool and clean enough for them to survive. They need cooler water than rainbow and brown trout. these fish are usually small and fairly fragile. They can be found hiding behind rocks, stick, and logs. You will have to sneak up on them!   worms grasshoppers / crickets salmon eggs artificial flies artificail spinners Learn More about TROUT here Rainbow Trout Where They Live What They Eat In Lakes and streams where the water is cool and clean. In streams they will usually be found near the faster water in the cover of the rocks or logs. Because of state stocking programs, trout streams will often be matked by signs.   worms grasshoppers / crickets salmon eggs artificial flies artificail spinners Learn More about TROUT here Lake Trout Where They Live What They Eat In the deep water of cold lakes. they may be very deep, so you will probably need LOTS of line on your reel. In the spring, they spawn (lay eggs) in the shallow water and can be caught with artificial flies.   artificial spoons artificial spinners minnows artificial flies Learn More about TROUT here Catfish Where They Live What They Eat Prefer really warm, slow water in rivers and lakes. They can be found on the bottom, so a weight and bobber will work great! Catfish like to feed at night so they use a sense of smelland touch to identify thier food. WARNING: The dorsal and pectoral spines on a catfish carry a toxin that will irritate your hands. Use gloves when removing them from your hook!   minnows dough balls cheese (especially Limburger) crayfish Read all about Catching Catfish   Largemouth Bass Where They Live What They Eat In lakes with warmer water.Usually found near the shore in weed beds, under lilly pads or around sunken logs, trees and stumps. These fish are ferocious feeders, so when they take your bait they will give your rod a jolt! worms crayfish crickets surface plugs artificial worms popping bugs artificial flies plastic worms spinners bug shiners and shiner minnows Fishing Methods: (Fly casting - Bait Casting)   Smallmouth Bass Where They Live What They Eat   In streams with water slightly cooler than preferred by their largemouth cousins. They like to be around rocks and boulders and will chase your bait before they take it, so, be patient! worms crayfish crickets minnows hellgrammites underwater plugs artificial spinners popping bugs artificial spoons Walleye Where They Live What They Eat They live in large lakes with hard, rocky bottoms. If you can find a place where the edge of the lake drops off into the deep water - drop your line right there at the edge, DEEP!   minnows worms spinners with worms jigs with worms or minnows Muskellunge or Muskie Where They Live What They Eat Muskellunge's spend most of their time in the deep water of lakes, but they like to feed in the weeds. Most muskies are caught while trolling  (slowly pulling your lure along) behind a moving boat. WARNING: Be very careful removing a Muskellunge from your hook! Their teeth are very sharp!!!   minnows worms spinners with worms jigs with worms or minnows Northern Pike Where They Live What They Eat A Northern Pike can be found in slow-moving streams and the weedy shallows of lakes, under logs and lilly pads and besides stumps. They are aggressive feeders and eat other forms of aquatic life. They even eat small ducks and muskrats. WARNING: If you should happen to catch a Pike, be very careful removing it from your hook. It's teeth are very sharp and can cut your hands.   minnows frogs (real or artificial) large artificial plugs  (underwater and surface) big spoons Bluegill Crappie Flier Sunfish Red Breast Sunfish Spotted Sunfish Red Ear Sunfish Warmouth Click here for more        f you havie any hints, suggestions, techniques or anything that you would like to share or have me put onto this web page, please feel free to Email me. DISCLAIMER: PLEASE READ - By printing, downloading, or using you agree to our full terms. 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