Big trout will hit on minnows, nightcrawlers, and lead head jigs with silver and black rubber minnows worked in an up-and-down slight jerking, slow retrieve. Fishing techniques similar to jigging for walleye can sometimes attract bigger trout.

Clear bobbers and flies work on a spinning rod and flyfishing while wading near the shore with dry flies can bring in good sized rainbows.

For bluegill and sunfish, bits of worm on a bobber with a small hook works great. Largemouth bass hang out in the shallow water near surface structure to feed, so poppers, buzz bait, and crankbaits will get their attention.