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Do you really need a boat to catch big stillwater trout? In this episode, Greg breaks down the real pros and cons of fishing from shore and when bank fishing can actually out fish a boat.

Episode Description:

Fishing from the bank often looks simple you just walk up and cast. But there’s more to it than meets the eye. In this episode of the Stillwater Edge Podcast, Greg Keenan explores when shore fishing is your best option, the advantages that make it effective, and the limitations you need to know.

From accessibility and low cost to seasonal advantages in spring and fall, bank fishing can open the door to big fish without the expense of a boat. But there are challenges too—limited casting range, wind, brush, pressured shorelines, and seasonal drop-offs in summer and winter. Greg also highlights legendary bank-fishing destinations like Pyramid Lake and Jurassic Lake that prove just how effective fishing from shore can be.

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  Why accessibility makes bank fishing ideal for beginners and quick trips

  
  


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  Cost savings compared to float tubes and boats

  
  


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  Seasonal advantages: spring and fall shoreline zones

  
  


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  Stealth benefits of fishing from shore

  
  


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  Limitations: casting range, angle restrictions, and mobility issues

  
  


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  Seasonal challenges in summer heat and winter cold

  
  


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  Famous lakes where bank fishing produces trophy trout

  
  

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