gene so Loc: Las Vegas, New Mexico

Hello,
While it may seem odd, I have a new kayak, virtually, and could not get it on the water last year. I am determined to do better this year.
We can start to fish the high alpine lakes in March here for trout. There is no way in hell I will be dealing with getting wet that early on those high, windblown lakes.
So, I have chosen to fish from shore, well dressed to withstand those breezes, seated, and simply could use some basic advice on doing so, efficiently?
What's best for fishing in these conditions when the fish are not active due to the cold water at that time? I can expect to see ice, and simply must learn to deal with it. I do have one advantage, a custom rod that can cast, two handed, a longer distance than commercially available rods. You can get tired retrieving due to the time it takes.
Since the lakes can get quite deep, logic dictates fishing on the shallower, warmer end of the lake.
Am I on the right track? Would worms be suitable for this early season? What speeds and lures would you recommend for rainbows at this time of year?
Thanks in advance,

Graywulff Loc: Cortez,Co.

Hi Gene, for those lakes at that time of year if you can find them to be ice free I would recommend getting as close to the inlet as you can, baits either waxworms or salmon eggs, lures, panther martens, rooster tails, or mepps. Fished deep and slow. Good luck sir.

gene so Loc: Las Vegas, New Mexico

Greywulff,
There is a very small lake that feeds into the larger one and I never even though of fishing in that area until you suggested it. Deep and slow is a great start.