Tips for Catching Trout in March

The rivers aren't covered in ice and snow by now, but March can be a tough month for catching trout. The weather varies year by year. It can either be extremely cold, or it can look like spring has arrived. Here are a few tips to make the most of fishing during this month.

Watch the Weather

If it is too cold outside, you might as well stay home and relax where it's warm. If the water temperatures are too cold, the trout are cold and won't feed. However, if a day pops up where the temperature is 40 or above, don't get too excited just yet. What you want to do is wait for four consecutive days of 40 or above temperatures. The first few days melts the snow, which goes into the stream and keeps it cold. By about day four of the warmer weather, the water should start to warm up a bit and the trout will start to feed.

Fish in Deep Pools

If you want to start fishing before the spring runoff, look for a pool that is at least six feet deep or more. Trout leave the shallow water during the winter and stay in deeper pools, which are generally found in the lower parts of the stream. When the high waters of spring runoff hit, you will find some very good fishing as the trout start moving upstream for summer and start looking for food.

Fish in the Afternoon

Afternoon times are great for fishing in March if the air temperature outside is under 50 degrees. If you go in the morning at these temperatures, the water often hasn't had time to warm up yet, but by the afternoon time you should see the trout become more active.

Lure Treatment

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