There is a local lake nearby that gets planted with trout every couple of weeks, the water is fairly murky and the water temp was 55-57  degrees last time we were there. It is well known that garlic powerbait will get you some fish at this lake, however I just cannot get into this type of fishing.  On the graph we have found schools of them holding close to shore in about 12' of water. The deepest this little fishing lake gets is about 20 feet deep. I have no experience trolling, but would trolling some inline spinners get the job done? We are going to head out again on Monday and was curious as to how you guys would fish for trout, other than doughbait of course.  Thanks in advance!

Rooster tails, Mepps, and Panther Martins all work from shore. I would also suggest trying a 1/4oz gold or silver kastmaster.  Casts for distance, gets to the strike zone quickly, looks like a little minnow or shad, and has good action on the retrieve. Plus, you can jig for bass with 'em. Good luck on your fishing trip

Acme little cleos, they work great here when the trout won't hit a inline spinner. 

My best solution has always been a Punisher float and fly jighead jigged fairly aggressively around the school.  If that doesn't work use a carolina rig with two different colored Berkley Power Eggs on a very small hook.  The eggs have to float the hook.  IMO, you should never sit for longer than 10-15 minutes.  Stockers aren't picky, keep moving until you find active fish.

I've caught a ton of stockies while crappie fishing in the spring. Always had exceptional result on 2" chartreuse curly tails mounted on a 1/16 oz. ball head jig. 

If I'm trolling strictly for trout then I'll always go with a small spoon.

 

Thanks so much for the info guys! I will be heading to DSG later tonight and grab some of the above mentioned products. Ill let you know how it goes on Monday!

A Little Cleo is my favorite bait for stocked trout. You can let it sink to whatever depth and vary your retrieve speed. A micro jig under a bobber is a killer when they won't eat the spoon. Set it at the right depth, cast, leave it set until it goes under or you want to recast. You have to be quick, they'll dunk the bobber and spit the jig in a hurry if you're not ready.