Lake Trout fishing
About Lake Trout
A deep cold-water char of big northern lakes. Near the surface in spring and fall, deep in summer. Right after ice out it can be caught from shore, casting a spoon over rocky points, and that is the one short window when it is easy. Once the water warms it drops to the cold layer and the fishing turns into trolling or vertical jigging over deep structure. It grows slowly and lives a long time, so an old fish from deep water deserves to go back.
Typical size: Often 1-5 kg, big fish over 10 kg. Record (approx.): ≈ 32 kg.
Season, time and habitat
Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.
Lures and baits that work
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Waters where Lake Trout bites
Open a water for live weather, water temperature and today's odds.
Common questions
When is the best time to catch Lake Trout?
Lake Trout fishing is usually best around May, Oct-Nov. The best windows in the day are usually day.
What lures and baits work for Lake Trout?
Effective methods for Lake Trout include Trolling, Soft-plastic jig and Spoon.
Where can you catch Lake Trout?
Lake Trout is most often found in lake. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.