Fishing Tips - Look for Structure

Look for Structure is one of the most important trout fishing tips you can follow. Structure refers to natural or man-made features in or around the water that offer trout shelter, food, or current breaks. Here's how and why to use it to your advantage:

• Shelter: Trout like places where they can rest and hide from predators.
• Feeding Zones: Structures collect drifting insects, baitfish, and other food sources.
• Ambush Points: Trout position themselves near structure to surprise prey.

1. Undercut Banks
   • Found along river edges—trout hide underneath in the shade and strike passing food.
2. Rocks and Boulders
   • Break up current and create "soft water" behind them where trout conserve energy.
3. Fallen Trees & Logs
   • Provide cover and create eddies where bugs and baitfish gather.
4. Drop-Offs and Ledges
   • Sudden depth changes in lakes or streams are prime holding spots for larger trout.
5. Inlets and Outlets
   • Moving water brings in oxygen and food—perfect feeding grounds.
6. Weed Beds (in lakes)
   • Offer shade and attract insects and minnows.

Fish the seams—the area where fast and slow water meet. Trout love sitting right at the edge to conserve energy while watching for food drifting by.