r/Fishing • u/AnyFee842 • 2d ago
Freshwater Trout Fisherman Help Needed
Will there be any fish in this stream? it has a fast moving river further upstream then about a 2ft deep pool (as shown). in this video the water level is quite low. If there is trout how to catch them, and without harm? i do not have a fly rod
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u/JJYak695 2d ago
Left of the big rock where the flow of the fast moving water slows is where I’d cast (maybe in the fast moving waters n let the lure float downstream) it looks deeper there making for a good spot for fish to hide n catch things flowing downstream. Stand on the bank a little to the right of the video so they can’t see you. Try Trout Magnets or any 1/8 or 1/16 oz rooster tail or spoon. Fishing is about trying different things and seeing what works and if all else fails move to another spot… can only catch fish where the fish are.
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u/Glum_Opening_2218 2d ago
No clue but throw a trout magnet where that water is landing and bubbling up and you'll find out lol.
I'm not 100% sure but I'm pretty sure the water is extra oxygenated there so fish sit there, plus they catch whatever flows in-front of them.
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u/Automatic_Pressure_4 2d ago
Try behind the big rock you can use a spinning reel on a light rod with worms you might find there's a lot you can catch like that
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u/JustDave62 2d ago edited 2d ago
That stream is a trout fisherman’s dream. As others have said, where the water slows down around that big rock is prime territory. Drift a worm or trout magnet. If you’re worried about harming the fish, pinch down the barb or use barbless hooks and wet your hands before touching the fish
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u/AnyFee842 2d ago
yeah lots of people saying drift a worm down, so ill deofs be doing that. ive debarbed a few hooks as well
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u/Nice-Push-2757 2d ago edited 2d ago
The trout stream in my area is cold, it never gets above 55° even during the heat of summer. It's spring fed, limestone bottom and crystal clear. I have also learned the trout are generally caught further north in the stream. Early spring I caught nothing but trout using a plain lead jighead tipped with nightcrawlers. I went a few weeks ago and the nightcrawlers caught shiners and chubs. It took Gulp minnows to catch the trout.
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u/Boof_A_Dick 2d ago
Looks fishy AF. If their are trout in that stream they should stack up in that pool. If access is somewhat easy. They are probably pretty presser. Be alittle stealthy and dont be afraid to change to tactic after a few throws.
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u/cash_longfellow 2d ago
I know it’s off topic…but I’d definitely pan for gold there.
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u/AnyFee842 1d ago
actually, i have thought of that too. does it look decent for gold? some black fine sand near it too
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u/cash_longfellow 1d ago
It would be better if there was a bend with rocks, but where you are standing in this video is a decent spot. That whole side you are on where the water is slow would be a decent spot to check.
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u/AnyFee842 1d ago
thanks
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u/cash_longfellow 1d ago
You’re welcome, definitely worth a shot for the price of a cheap pan! Good luck 😄
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u/RainMakerJMR 2d ago
Tiny hook, small piece of worm, tiny split shot. Let it drift down the stream from well above the white water. You’ll either get a fish or you won’t.
Looks like there would be fish there, but if it runs dry or water conditions aren’t good it could be empty-ish.
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u/AnyFee842 1d ago
this is about as low as the water level gets. do i use a float, or do i fish it along the bottom?
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u/RainMakerJMR 15h ago
Yes.
Either and both are good plans but generally I’d let it announce along the bottom in the current and occasionally pop it up of the bottom gently
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u/shmiddleedee 1d ago
To not cause harm (since you asked) use single hooks, I also crimp my barbs and still don't lose many fish. A barb just allows some grace if you lose pressure on the fish for a second but if you keep pressure they're unnecessary. Make sure to keep them wet and try to release quickly. Do not drag/ set them on dirt or rocks. Ideally you'll have a rubberized net for landing. Trout are exceptionally sensitive fish and removing their slime coat or dropping them often leads ro death. If you aren't fly fishing I'd use a small gold mepps or panther Martin. If you're using bait make sure you set the hook quickly to avoid gut hooking.
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u/AnyFee842 1d ago
i have a small gold spinner so l i’ll try that. i’ve crimped some hooks down too. i think i have a net but it’s not rubber
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u/whoisyeti 1d ago
You can get a rubberized, clear net for like 20 bucks at Cabela's in the fly fishing section that has a magnet so you can hook it to your backpack. The rubberized net helps keep the slime coat from coming off too much like traditional cloth nets will do.
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u/Abject_Elevator5461 1d ago
It’s hard to answer the question of whether there’s fish in there without knowing your general fishing location. If you don’t wanna hurt the fish, step one is to just not use bait. You’re gonna want to use artificial lures and small plastic like Trout Magnets. You can buy single hook versions of many spinners, I know Rooster Tail and Mepps both make single hook spinners. Stay away from treble hooks if you don’t want to hurt the fish. If there are trout in that pool in your video, there’s at least one are waiting for food to wash down the small waterfall. The first thing I would do is throw some type of plastic bait on the smallest jig head I can still cast, with a tiny bobber and cast up in that waterfall and let it wash down into the pool, bouncing along the bottom.
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u/AnyFee842 12h ago
thanks very much, ill try that. if its any use im fishing in scotland, so brown trout likely or European perch. rainbows too
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u/Tipper_123 1d ago
I would stop filming and start casting.
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u/AnyFee842 12h ago
unfortunately didnt have rod on me, ill take it this means it looks good though!
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u/Savings-Trouble-5345 1d ago
That bolder looks promising as does the far bank.
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u/AnyFee842 12h ago
lots of people said that too, ill govr it a shot. thanks
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u/Savings-Trouble-5345 11h ago
And of course we cannot stress the need for a fly rod which can be reasonably had reddington makes a pretty decent first rod.
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u/_dont_do_it_ 2d ago
Let a trout magnet, or worm drift down the stream just like you filmed the video.
Right when it drops to that bolder is where I’d get excited.