LAKE TROUT -One of our most important fishes because it holds a prominent place in both sport and commercial fishing. It is a real fighter, taking our bait with a hard jolt,then running deep to the ttom and yanking at your line. He has great staying power. The Lake Trout likes waters that are cold and clear. In the spring he comes to the surface or near-surface for feeding in the shallower waters. Most Lakers are caught trolling with spoons. The best tackle is a trolling rod with a monel line.
They go after an amazing variety of spoons, the most popular being round, oval or pear-shaped. You've got to troll deep for Lakers (sometimes as deep as 300 feet), and you've got to troll slow. But it is well worth it. Lake Trout average about 5 pounds in small lakes and 10 pounds in the Great Lakes. The record is a 63 pounder. Good Tip: As soon as you get a strike, set the hook hard and start reeling in line. Then if you ve landed him, go right back to the scene of your strike, because Lake Trout travel in schools. The Lake Trout is gray, green or dark green in colour, with numerous small white or pale spots on the sides which extend into the cheeks, dorsal fin and tail fin.
Ontario records: Lake trout 63.12 lbs. (28.65 kg).
Average sizes: Lakers 5 to 15 lbs. (2.27 to 6.8 kg).
Temperature: Lake trout 50°F (10°C)