Fishing For

Lake trout

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(133)

1.6K Catches

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Average Length

1.6 ft

Maximum Length

4.9 ft

Maximum Weight

72.0 lbs

Depth Range

9.8 - 200.1 ft

Temperature Range

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Lake trout

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Lake Michigan

Mason County, Michigan

Cayuga County, New York

Westchester County, New York

Lake Ontario, Ontario

Essex County, New York

35 Catches

No Rating (0)

Lake Granby

Grand County, Colorado

Division No. 12, Alberta

29 Catches

4.0

(14)

Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Sweetwater County, Wyoming

29 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Lake trout

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

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(1018)

24 Catches

Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Casting Trolling Spoon

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(5)

16 Catches

Lures by Generic Lures Hard Baits Spoon

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(14)

16 Catches

Lures by ACME Tackle Company Kastmaster Spoon 1/2 oz. - Chrome Neon Blue

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(1)

13 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

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(937)

13 Catches

Lures by Northland Fishing Tackle Buck-Shot Flutter Spoon 12 - UV Electric Perch

No Rating (0)

10 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Emerald shiner

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(26)

10 Catches

Lures by Sierra Spoon Sierra Spoon 7/8 oz. - Bleeding White/Black Spot

No Rating (0)

7 Catches

Recently Caught Lake trout

LUAN Martins

1 day ago

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Muskoka, Ontario

Baby laker

Species Lake trout

Gear 1

10 likes

LUAN Martins

1 day ago

•

Muskoka, Ontario

One more I caught two at the same time, I filmed them on 2D sonar and later I'll post the video

Species Lake trout

Gear 1

10 likes

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LUAN Martins

1 day ago

•

Muskoka, Ontario

first lake today. I started at 9:30

Species Lake trout

Gear 1

10 likes

Kian Dillon

2 days ago

•

Valley County, Idaho

I caught my first lake trout today, and it was a fun fight. I also caught a few rainbows and some pike minnows.

Species Lake trout

5 likes

LUAN Martins

3 days ago

•

Muskoka, Ontario

One more lake trout

Species Lake trout

Gear 1

13 likes • 14 comments

LUAN Martins

3 days ago

•

Muskoka, Ontario

Lake trout

Species Lake trout

Gear 1

11 likes • 3 comments

LUAN Martins

3 days ago

•

Muskoka, Ontario

PB lake trout

Species Lake trout

Gear 1

12 likes • 5 comments

Zoran Crevar

6 days ago

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Lake Ontario, Ontario

Species Lake trout

Weight 8 lb 13 oz

14 likes

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