Lake trout fishing is popular freshwater game fish native to North America. Did you know that over 25% of the world’s lake trout can be found in the freshwater located in Ontario, Canada? According to the International Game Fish Association, the world record for lake trout is 72 lb., and the fish was caught in a lake bordering the Wildewood on Lake Savant resort in Northwest Territories, Canada.
BUT, catching a big fish like that, or any other trout for that matter, requires appropriate lake trout fishing techniques.
Lake trout fishing secret #1: Fishing success is often dependent upon the weather, so try fishing during a warm front that brings light rain and moderate winds.
Here are a few questions that should be answered before lake trout fishing in Ontario
- Where? Catching trout is often location specific, so finding just the right fishing destination could mean the difference between landing a trophy trout, or going home empty handed. Since lake trout prefer cold water, they typically prefer the depths of larger lakes. Sometimes, walking just a few feet down the shoreline, or moving your boat just a few yards makes a difference when fishing for trout because of depth variation.
Lake trout fishing secret #2: Although trout aren’t considered a schooling fish, if you’ve caught one then stay in the same area and you’ll most likely catch another.
- When? The early season (May to June) is one o the best times to catch fish on Lake Savant. Not only is this when the walleye and northern pike spawn, but the lake trout tend to remain in shallower water making them easier to catch.
Lake trout fishing secret #3: During the warmer seasons, search for deeper fishing holes or cold water springs.
- What? Fishing with the right bait is the most significant factor for fishing success. Trout can be caught on a variety of live and artificial baits, but their typical diet consists of snails, leeches, insects and other small fish.
Lake trout fishing secret #4: Use lures that mimic native bait fish like the Sutton spoons.
