What methods do you use to catch trout fish?

A fishing net (or get someone to throw it 2 u)

There are many WAYS to fish for trout, in different waters
1st Lets talk about RIVERS AND STREAMS: Usually I do this in the spring and summer
Trout will spook if they see you on the bank or wading the stream, so you should make your approach so that your shadow is not casting on the water, and move slowly. You can use flies, salmon eggs, or even power baits. You are looking for areas where rocks stick up and the water is calmer behind these. This is a place the fish can rest up and set up for an ambush. Cast your bait into the current so that it is carried around the rocks into the calmer water, let it continue on down stream (letting line out as it goes) if you have not had a strike, until you feel it’s needing to be reeled up because too much line is out or a snag might occur. I usually make several casts like this and if unsuccessful, change baits or move to another spot. In fly fishing it’s been said “match the hatch” which means if you notice a lot of bugs, try to find a fly that resembles them. I have fished this method, without a fly rod, and been pretty successful. I had an open face reel on a medium to light rod, and used 4 lb test line. Small spinners are also an option, panther martins, rooster tails, and similar spinner baits, nothing really big, you don’t want to let them drift way down stream though, once they pass the calmer water reel them slowly across the stream and back to you.
THIS IS HOW I FISH STREAMS
2nd. LAKES AND PONDS: usually I do this type fishing in the fall or winter.
From the bank, I use all sorts of baits, cheese baits, power baits, salmon eggs, and sometimes minnows. Here is my set up. First I put on a decent sized slip weight, 3/8 oz or so I like the egg shaped slip weights, then I put on a plastic bead (this is to protect my knot) then I tie on a swivel. Next I add a leader of a lighter line, about 2 foot & tie it directly to the swivel, and add a hook at the other end (the type of bait I am using determines the type of hook I use) I use treble hooks for cheese and power baits (small ones # 12) for minnows I use a single hook and big enough to hook the minnow without killing it.
After all this I just throw it into different spots and reel up till it tightens the line, and then I pull out about 18 inches of slack, and leave it watching the line for any tightening. This way they don’t feel the weight or any resistance NOTE on windy days, it may be more difficult to determine a bite because the wind will move you slack line. It takes a keen eye, and a little practice.
From a boat: Usually in the spring, summer, and fall.
I like to troll at different depths, using a flasher bait, bigger spinner, or even some accessories that you can hook ahead of your bait that have a lot of flash to them. If I find a good spot where a lot of bites are I will sometimes, stop and float the area with minnows at the same depth.
These tips are my methods which work for me, but remember sometimes nothing works, once and a while I don’t catch any either (that’s fishing) Good Luck

Here is some info.

Location: The best way to find out where trout can be found is by either going on-line to your states Fish&Wildlife page if they have one, or go to a local bait shop and just ask. You’ll want to fish where the state has stocked trout. Catching native trout can be much more difficult.

Time of year: Pretty much anytime of year, but most states have a trout fishing season, so find that out first.

Time of day: I’ve caught trout at all hours, but early morning and as the sun sets are the best times.

Bait: Use live worms. The only issue with using live worms is this…be prepared to take the fish home to eat. When a trout goes after live worms, they typically will inhale the whole worm and the hook. The hook will end up so far inside the trout that you will not be able to keep the fish alove long enough for it to survive if you want to practice catch-and-release. If you don’t want to take the fish home, I would suggest using artificial lures such as Rooster-tails and small Rapala lures.

Another thing, the first answerer gave you bad info. I’m almost 100% certain that all states have banned the use of corn for trout bait.

Hope this helps.

I fly fish for trout but my dad uses powerbait. he throws it out in the current and lets it slid past the fish or lets it sit in still water.