A lot of rivers and streams were extremely skinny and were experiencing algae blooms that clouded the water and negatively affected the fishing. Falling water after a good rain storm is a great time to fish for trout. If you wish to fish a traditional nymph, think big, brown and ugly for spring trout in stained water. Anglers who are flat-line trolling for trout in shallow water are catching and releasing walleye in the 5-pound range and better. read more