Trout Fishing Tip of the Day - How to Find Hot Spots

Want to know where the trout fishing hot spots are? Where folks are catching steelhead trophy size trout?

Check your state records!

Each time a record trout is recorded on the books, the name of the water that trout came from is recorded too. In Washington and Oregon, all steelhead kept must be recorded too.

This little trick has been used by advanced trout anglers for years and is one that many would like to keep secret. But while these records are a great source of information, they are somewhat limited.

For example, if an angler decides to release his catch rather than use it to enter the record books, then the location of the catch may remain secret forever (if he/she isn't talking). Again, many advanced anglers will keep their favorite fishing holes secret because they like the solitude of fishing more than anything else.

Most states list the details for record fish on their web site. So this information can be easily checked. So have a look. You may just discover some great new fishing spots in your area!