Trout fishing can be done by the whole family and you do not need a boat to do it. All you really need is to have a spin-casting outfit that is in working order and a few other important pieces of equipment. You are now ready to face the lake and pull in the trout.
      The basic equipment you will need is a box of hooks that are in the range size of #10 to #14, night crawlers, and a pair of hip boots, but these are not a necessity. As long as you do not mind getting your feet wet you can save yourself some money. The spinning rod you will want to use would be an ultra light, fast action spinner that is about 4-5 feet long. As for the line strength you use, it depends on the water you are in. Clear water will use a 4 pound test line and cloudy water will need about a 6 pound test line.
      A few tips to finding the perfect spot for trout is to get a map of the area you are planning to fish in. Once you find the right area do not just settle on one spot. You do not want to be walking in the water if you are casting in it, because this will scare the trout and you will end up with nothing. Of all the things you will need to bring with you, the most important is to bring your patience.