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 Lake trout do not leap, but instead wage a strong, determined underwater battle. After ice-out they often feed near shore, but move deeper as waters warm. By summer, wire line or downriggers are required to catch them, as they congregate as deep as 100 feet (30 m) down. Depth can vary, but in most inland waters temperatures are ideal near the 50 foot (15 m) mark. Experimentation pays off, but using electronic temperature probes narrows the range to fish in. Depth sounder/fish finders eliminate more guesswork by marking fish and bottom. Structure, such as humps, shoals, and dropoffs, within the laker’s comfort zone, are good places to start.
 Trolling three- to seven-inch wobbling spoons and crankbaits is standard and effective for lakers. Silver and gold are traditional finishes, but green, blue, and white also trigger strikes. A medium action spinning outfit with 8-pound test line is fine for fish under 10 pounds (4.5 kg).
Trophies over 20 pounds (9 kg) are caught regularly in Northern Ontario waters, so bring you stout downrigger rods and level-wind reels with 12- to 20-pound lines when you join us at Eva Lake Resort & Outposts. Check us out!
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