I have yet to catch a trout along either of the bridges, but do OK around the south tip of Miisery Island,(Mercedes Island, Poverty Rock etc) and on the east side of the lake, just south of the Newcastle Beach park. No nead to use a downrigger here as the water is only 5-15 ft. deep 100 yards from shore. As the water gets warmer, just follow the weed line out as it gets progressively farther from shore later in the season.Troling just along the weed line is great for trout, and every once in awhile a smallmouth will really spice up the action. Good luck!