I highly suggest setting aside time for a trip to this area. There's also some fantastic smallmouth bass fishing in the area as well as a fishable population of rainbow trout. While the purist trout fisherman will select a fly rod and reel for taking these trout, the weekend angler will be better off tackling this wary fish with ultralight spinning equipment. Popular baits for trout are kernel corn, marshmallows, meal worms, nightcrawlers, salmon eggs and Berkley's line of trout power baits in various colors. Anglers can also find processed baits composed of the same ingredients as what makes up the food fed to trout while they were in the hatchery.
Trout can be finicky feeders, and it seems the popular color or type of bait changes daily.
Be prepared by having a variety of baits available before you set out. Artificial lures such as small in-line spinners and spoons are extremely effective on trout, especially the larger fish. Brown trout are caught frequently on small jerkbaits resembling minnows. Be sure to consult creel limits and special regulations before setting out on your trip. Another wintertime angling event that has become quite popular in recent years is wintertime jug fishing for monster blue catfish on Lake Texoma.