It seems like these newly stocked trout should be like catching fish in a barrel right? They put so many in small holes that it can be hard to see the bottom. So why are they sometimes hard to catch? Chances are you're just trying the wrong techniques. Keep in mind these fish don't know what's natural in creeks yet, so traditional baits may not work. Newly stocked trout are mainly curious about their new surroundings, and therefore often chase things they really aren't planning on eating. Baits such as corn, Powerbait, worms, minnows, and cheese probably won't work because they're just not ready to eat yet.
The best bet is to show them something interesting; something new and moving. This means lures such as spinners, Rapala Countdowns, weighted woolly-buggers, and Trout Magnets. Trout Magnets are perhaps the best choice because of the many different colors available and ease of changing them. When they stop hitting or chasing a certain color, change it, and they'll be fascinated all over again. Brighter colors, such as hot pink and highlighter green, seem to work best.
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