Trolls Lake

Trolls Lake is a reservoir in Somerset County, but a dependable surface-area figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Trolls Lake, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Trolls Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Trolls Lake, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Trolls Lake

Fish reported from Trolls Lake include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

Begin the largemouth search on Trolls Lake with a moving bait, then pick apart wood or weeds with a worm.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Slow vertical presentations around wood and suspended cover are dependable for Trolls Lake crappie. Bluegill and other sunfish in Trolls Lake take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation. Keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on Trolls Lake.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

Channel catfish in Trolls Lake take cut bait, nightcrawlers and prepared bait on a slip-sinker rig.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Trolls Lake

Start with the best-looking shallow cover during the first hour, then move to the nearest drop if the bank is quiet on Trolls Lake. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Trolls Lake that reaches toward deeper water.

When to Fish Trolls Lake

Early spring on Trolls Lake calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Trolls Lake anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Trolls Lake is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.