Showing up to a brand new lake can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to. In this episode of the Stillwater Edge Podcast, guide and educator Greg Keenan shares a proven 30-minute system for breaking down any stillwater quickly and effectively. Learn how to identify the three key zones of a lake (littoral, transitional, and deep), locate structure, and use smart rigging strategies to cover multiple depths. Discover how to fish fast with purpose, read lake clues, and find trout without wasting hours guessing.

Whether you’re fishing solo, with limited time, or just want to step up your stillwater game, this approach will help you fish smarter and catch more trout from the start.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

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  How to identify the 3 key zones of a lake

  
  


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  Why the littoral zone is the #1 feeding area for trout

  
  


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  How to spot structure and intersecting habitats that hold fish

  
  


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  Rigging two rods to cover multiple depths at once

  
  


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  How to fish fast but with purpose to dial in trout locations

  
  


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  Key signs from the lake that tell you where the fish are feeding

  
  

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