Lake Trout
These fish prefer cold, deep water, making them a popular target from ice-out to mid-June and again in the fall when they are in shallower water.
Lures
- Large spoons like Dardevles or Dr. Spoons.
- Lipless crankbaits (e.g., Klos Boy's).
- White jigs.
Bait (BWCAW only)
- Minnows (tip a white jig with a minnow).
Techniques
- Trolling: Early in the season, trolling large spoons is a standard technique.
- Jigging: A more recent and effective method is to let a heavy lipless crankbait sink to the bottom and vertically jig it as the canoe drifts.
- Location: In mid-summer, you'll need to fish in deeper water, often over 50 feet, by trolling deep-diving lures or jigging heavy spoons.