How to Draw Fish. Magnet fishing is best done in settings with a lot of foot activity, such as fishing piers, docks, underneath bridges, near historic buildings, or canals. Magnet fishing is also a popular activity on fishing piers. /span> The best places to catch fish using magnets are where there are many metals around. This includes but is not limited to iron, steel, copper, and zinc. These metals produce a strong magnetic field when they are close together. The stronger the magnetic field, the more likely it is that fish are going to be caught using magnet fishing techniques. Some types of fish find magnets attractive. This includes but is not limited to bass, bluegill, black bass, trout, and salmon. If you want to try magnet fishing then search for a location with many metals near water. That way, you have a good chance of success. Magnet fishing is similar to other fishing methods in that you need to know what kinds of fish are in the area and how to attract them. With magnet fishing, however, you don't use hooks or lures; instead, you use small magnets. The magnets are placed along the bottom or in shallow waters near areas where fish may be feeding. When a metal object (such as a leg of chicken, part of an old car door, or knife) passes over the magnet, it attracts the magnet to it.