Brooks tend to be the more accessible of the two species and are found in many more waters than the golden in our region. Golden trout are generally found in the most difficult to reach lakes in our backcountry. For this reason, not many anglers take the time and effort to catch one of these jewels. Anglers trekking into the backcountry will have the most success if they carry a float tube with them. This will allow them fishing access to many lakes that would be too difficult to fish from shore.
Most success is achieved fishing bait, artificial lures or flies in the backcountry.
Whether you use spinning gear or fly fishing gear is just a matter of preference. Both can be very successful. Bruce Ajari is the Sierra Sun fishing columnist. The North Shore-Truckee area offers plenty of fishing opportunities. Dollar Point, Crystal Bay Point, Sand Harbor, Cave Rock, West Shore below Tahoe City.