subject: Four Fresh Water Trout Fishing Lures [print this page] There are fishermen that don't use anything else but trout bait. Live bait like night crawlers are one of the most popular. Bait powder, cheese and others are available. If you stop by a sporting goods store or sport fishing shop you will get an idea of how many different types of bait are available. When it comes to trout bait, live bait is the best.