They drop deep during the summer months and return to shallow reefs and rocky points in September to spawn. During July and August, vertical jigging the lakers from deep, cold-water holes is great fun. When the bite is on, you can land dozens of fish in just a few hours. Our current lake trout record is 44 pounds, with fish in the 4-10 pound range being routine. Lake Trout Tackle tips Use the same rod and reel set-up as recommended for northern pike.
Spoons seem to produce best when trolling.
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