Trout fishing at Collins Lake is on fire! Recent trips have produced limits, with plenty of solid 3-4 pounders in the mix. Water temps are cold (46-47°F), and clarity is improving. While trolling is an option, bait fishing is the clear winner right now. Garlic-scented PowerBait is getting the job done, especially when paired with Gulp garlic pinch crawlers.

Most trout are holding deeper than expected, between 12-25 feet, so adjust accordingly. If a spot isn’t producing after 20-30 minutes, move a few hundred yards and reset.