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Lake Trout fishing

Salvelinus namaycush
Lake Trout

About Lake Trout

A deep cold-water char of big northern lakes. Near the surface in spring and fall, deep in summer.

Typical size: Often 1-5 kg, big fish over 10 kg. Record (approx.): ≈ 32 kg.

Season, time and habitat

Best season
May, Oct-Nov
Best time
Day
Habitat
Lake

Lures and baits that work

Trolling Trolling Pull lures behind a slow-moving boat, often with downriggers or planer boards for depth. Cover water to find the fish.
Soft-plastic jig Soft-plastic jig Let the jig sink to the bottom and work it with small lifts and pauses. Stay in contact with the line; takes usually come on the drop.
Spoon Spoon Cast out and retrieve at a steady pace so the spoon flashes and wobbles. Vary the speed and let it flutter down between turns.

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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.