Figuring out where to fish or where the fish are hiding...

[tkwyo12]

When shore fishing for lakes how to determine where the fish are holding, what depth etc? What types of areas do you look for when you approach a lake?

Do you target steep drop offs accessible from shore?

Sheltered coves?

Particular type of bottom structure, sandy vs rocky?

Stream inlets?


When approaching a new lake I try to look at water clarity, shaded vs full sun, cover, and areas that have decent shore drop offs. I like to be able to fish a variety of depths before moving to another spot.

Thoughts and ideas? What about you?

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Wind can be a factor......

In a floating devise you can position yourself with the wind to cast/present to rising fish.

Weed beds can be good.