Its called fishing not catching
If you want to get technical on fishing, get a book from the library. There isn't enough space here to get into details. If you want to keep it simple then trolling with gear is your best option. A row/paddle boat will do fine. if you aren't successful in 15 minutes vary your depth, then your lure. With gear, shinny trumps over colour in lake that clear. Classic lures are my favorite, but new ones are good too. Remember most are designed to catch fishermen, not fish... so talk to someone when buying.
Look for structure, which you can find by looking at toppo maps of the lakes. Along drop offs is usually a great spot. Food is also created in shallow area, and near river mouths. Look for fish flopping, that is a sign that they are feeding in that area.
Honestly, read a book on still water fishing. Get one from the library. These techniques will work; but, if you don't know why it worked then the its hard to reproduce your success.
Good luck. Enjoy the view and a beer and it will be worth the time even if you don't catch a fish.
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