Where to fish Fish anywhere along shore where there is shade or cover. Fish are afraid of people, birds, and sunlight, so they swim to the darkest hiding spots they can find. Try casting to water below overhanging trees or bushes, under boat docks or fishing piers, near lily pads, below bridges, or anywhere else you find shade. You'll also find fish in deep water near shore. Since the water is shallower near shore than it is in the middle of the lake or river, there usually are only a few deep spots close to the bank.
Fish also stay close to objects, such as underwater boulders or logs.
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.