It's near Portland
Random Fisherman- Not that it really matters anymore, but out of curiosity, what kind of setups were you running? I was out there two weeks before they stocked it & had no luck whatsoever.
I'm using 1/4 ounce bullet weights just above a swivel and running about 20" of 6lb Berkley Vanish with a #14 treble hook. I'm using power bait.. I've caught on multiple colors, but the pink/blue/white and pink and orange sherbet seem to be the best.
Hmmmm.... I ran the same setup & used spinners too. Guess I just went on a bad day. There was one other guy there too & he also got skunked.
I think it has to do with where I'm fishing as well as my setup. That particular info I'm not willing to share. I found a spot where I'm catching 2-3 fish for every other one I catch outside of it. I'm pretty sure there is a ledge or something under the water where all of the fish are hanging out.
Can't say I blame you. Especially with it being stocked & the weather getting nicer resulting in crowded times at Trojan.
Went back this morning and killed it again. I caught eleven trout in two hours. Luckily six hooked in the lip so I could throw them back... those tiny little freshly stocked guys. I had to keep four of them though and got another 14".