Try casting to any big rocks or trees sticking out of the water. When to fish Time of day-In the summer, fish in the early morning and in the evening just before sunset. That's when the sun is low and won't spook the fish, which usually avoid bright sunlight. In the spring and fall, you can often fish any time of the day. The sun warms the shallow water near shore, attracting fish.
Cloudy days are usually good times to fish, and rainy days are even better.
However, if you hear thunder or see lightning, stay away from the water to keep from being hit by lightning. Usually, the worst time to fish a lake is in the middle of a hot summer afternoon. Take a nap then, and fish later in the evening when the sun is lower in the sky. More fish are caught per hour in the spring than during any other season. Fish are hungry after the long winter, and the water is warming, which makes the fish active.