Trout fishing is a time-honored sport for many outdoorsmen. Generations of fisherman have passed their tips and tricks onto younger participants, creating evolving techniques for better trout fishing. But what is trout fishing and what makes it quite special? What does one need to know to make their trout fishing experience successful and rewarding?

Trout are generally found in streams or rivers. In certain areas, trout can also be found in lakes. They can be naturally located in these areas, or stocked by wildlife experts. A simple check with your local game department can advise you on where to best find trout in your area or you can look up trout fishing tips online. One of the most common ways fishermen catch trout is through fly fishing, an angling method in which a small, lightweight artificial fly is used for bait.

To successfully trout fish, only basic equipment is needed. You will want to have a lightweight rod designed for fly fishing, a few artificial flies for bait, and a pair of waterproof boots for wading a few feet into the river. In addition, you will need lots of patience as fishing can be a sport dependent on the ever-changing ways of nature.

If you are interested in how to get started trout fishing or how to improve trout fishing, there are several resources available online. It is a good idea to first read up about the trout fishing sport before attempting it.

• Basic Trout Fishing Tactics: Basic trout fishing topics from Minnesota wildlife officials.
• Introduction to Fly Fishing & Trout: An basic introduction to fly fishing for trout.
• The Art of Lake Trout Catching: Information on the best ways to catch lake dwelling trout.
• Basic Tips of Catching Trout and Fly Fishing: Basic information on fly fishing and how to catch trout.
• Six Things to Do to Catch More Trout: Tips from the American Boating Association on how to catch more trout.
• Lake Trout: Tips for catching more lake dwelling trout.
• Best Lake Trout Lures: Information on the best types of lures to use when catching trout.
• Secrets of Fall Trout Fishing: Information on catching trout during the fall season.
• Best Bait for Ice Trout Fishing: Bait tips for winter trout fishing.
• Tackle Selection in Trout Fishing: Information on what types of tackle are used in trout fishing.
• Casting Tips: Casting tips from the North Georgia Trout Society.
• Additional Casting Tips: Additional fly fishing casting tips for catching trout from the Atlanta Fly Fishing School.
• Dough Bait: A video detailing techniques for catching trout with dough bait.
• Homemade Trout Dough Bait Recipe: A recipe for making your own trout dough bait.
• Trout Magazine: Information on trout hatcheries, trout fishing, and more.
• Best Trout Fishing Spots in Michigan: Details of some of the best trout fishing spots in Michigan.
• Best Trout Fishing Rivers in Arkansas: Information on the best trout fishing rivers in Arkansas.
• Trout Fishing in California: Information on Rock Creek Lake in California, and why it is so good for catching trout. 
• Trout Fishing in Missouri: Trout fishing information for Missouri’s Table Rock Lake.
• Best Trout Fishing Spots in America: Fishermen weigh in on their favorite trout fishing spots.
• Description of Trout: A description of the trout species of fish.
• Feeding, Spawning, and Fishing for Trout: The habits of trout and the best ways to catch them.
• Steelhead Trout: Fishing tips for the Steelhead trout species.
• Trout in the Classroom: Designed to teach about the farming of trout for stocking local watersheds.
• Trout Tips and Handling How-to: Tips for handling trout after they have been caught.
• Boat Disinfection: A description of how to disinfect your boat to keep whirling (a disease effecting trout and often perpetuated by fishermen) from spreading.