How to Chum for Lake Trout

Use chum to attract more trout to your fishing area.

Chumming, or broadcasting bait in a body of water, causes trout to gather in the area where bait is spread, making them easier to catch. If you notice trout in a nearby lake, you can make a batch of chum with common groceries to increase your chances of fishing success. Before using chum, check your state's fishing regulations; chumming is considered littering in some states.

Things You'll Need

• Bucket
• Sweet corn
• Bread

Instructions

1. Pour cans of sweet corn into a bucket.

2. Break bread into small chunks and add them to the corn to soak up the juice.

3. Choose a fishing spot near large logs or rocks, where trout are likely to hide.

4. Spread the chum slowly on the water 15 to 30 feet away from where you plan to fish.

5. Add a piece of soaked bread to your fishing hook and cast a line once fish start to gather around the chum.

6. Add more chum slowly once the action dies down. The trick is to keep the trout interested without overfeeding them, which causes them to lose interest.

Tips & Warnings

• To attract stubborn trout, spray trout attractant on the chum before spreading it.

References

• Trout Fishing Help; Chumming Tips for Trout; Oct., 2006
• Catch More Trout Today; Chumming for Trout; May, 2010
• Fish Chum Pro: Freshwater Fish Chum Recipes