The first bait option when trout fishing is natural bait. Some possible natural baits are worms, minnows, fish eggs, insects, and larvae. Insects such as grasshoppers and crickets tend to be quite effective. Another bonus to using these is that they are not as easy for the fish to simply pick pieces off without getting hooked. This is one of the major problems with using worms when trout fishing. If you are going to use worms, make sure that you have them hooked at least twice and try to conceal the hook as much as possible. Insect larvae are very good trout bait, but you must be careful when casting because it is easy for this kind of bait to come off the hook.

There are also several prepared trout baits. Many of these includes, cheese, marshmallows, cereals, and kernels of corn. Berkley Power Bait is one popular kind of prepared bait. These kinds of baits are especially effective in stocked ponds because these fish have likely eaten similar items in the past. In many cases prepared baits are better for stocked fishing, while live natural baits are often better in more natural settings.

Which bait you choose when fishing for trout really depends on your preferences as well as where you are fishing. Trout is a fun and popular fish to catch. When fishing, make sure that you choose the right bait for the situation.