Lake Trout are probably one of the most under rated fresh water species of the North. Whether you jig, cast or troll for them they will provide hours of endless action and fight until they are in the boat. Lake Trout are also found in two out of four of our daily fishing lakes. South Trout Lake and North Trout Lake both have an overwhelming population of Lake Trout.
In spring after the ice is out, Lake Trout move into shallower water ranging from about 10-20 feet. These Lake Trout are easily caught at this time of year by trolling spoons and crank-baits along the shorelines. You may even catch a few casting for them.
In summer as the water warms up the Lake Trout move to deeper waters ranging from 30-50 feet. These Lake Trout can be caught by vertical jigging, trolling with down riggers, trolling with dipsey divers or back-trolling with a 3-way swivel rig. Because these fish are located in deeper water hooking into one can result into one challenging fight.
Lake Trout spawn in the fall so this can be one of the most exciting times of the year to fish for them. These fish move into shallow waters ranging from 3-5 feet. Casting spoons, tube jigs and two-inch shads over preferred rocky spawning areas will produce the best results. While fishing for Lake Trout in the fall time it is not uncommon to tally up high numbers of fish each day.
