Observe Everything Watch for cruising trout. Beaver-pond trout typically stay in one area, even if they are in a cruising pattern. Classic beaver pond Observe the rising fish. Find the biggest fish rising. Concentrate on any currents in the beaver pond, especially where the stream enters the beaver pond at the head of the pool.
Some currents are difficult to detect, but any current carries food and offers shelter.
Concentrate on cover. Beaver ponds are open and trout will look for any hiding places they can find. Fish to submerged timber and brush, rocks, undercut banks, the edge of the dam, and especially in the old stream channel and in any shade. Move on to Fishing Beaver Ponds, Part II Return to Top Article Mark D. Willliams, 2000. Work Outdoors at GORP Jobs Click Here.