Angling Trade Survey : When the water is too hot to fish for trout in rivers, I opt to… 3 By Angling Trade on 07/08/2025 Industry News When the water is too hot to fish for trout in rivers, I opt to… Not fish at all Fish for bass, pike and other species Fish for trout in lakes Play golf Float the rivers still, but put the rods away I don’t believe the rivers get too hot to fish for trout. View Results Loading ... Share. Twitter Facebook Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Bill Sherer on 07/09/2025 9:28 pm In my neck of the woods in northern WI, we postpone our Trout and Musky fishing and just do Smallmouth Bass. The Pike are self limiting, they usually quit eating by the time the water temps reach 70 degrees. Reply
Jake Keeler on 07/10/2025 8:25 am The only reason to fish for trout is if we can’t fish for smallmouth. Except hoppers for trout..because that’s more like top water for bass. Reply
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Alll but the last option are excelent choices.
In my neck of the woods in northern WI, we postpone our Trout and Musky fishing and just do Smallmouth Bass. The Pike are self limiting, they usually quit eating by the time the water temps reach 70 degrees.
The only reason to fish for trout is if we can’t fish for smallmouth. Except hoppers for trout..because that’s more like top water for bass.