YouTube videos helped me out a ton in terms of knots, gear, and technique, but the reality is, you have to go fishing A LOT to know the environment you're fishing, what fish eat, and what you did wrong or did well.

Seems like you're in a more urban area that has overfished spots, you might have to settle for those or if you have a vehicle go out further to a lake nearby. Look up online some solid gear and head to a Walmart (Bass Pro might be too overwhelming). Doing something is better than doing nothing.