subject: Lake Fishing Trout - Catching an Elusive Prize [print this page] Lake trout are kind of rareLake trout are kind of rare. They live mainly in the cold, deep lakes of North America. They also tend to stay away from the surface of the water, and so hooking lake trout takes some serious skill.Lake fishing for trout requires a fisherman to take time to think about weather, wind, the depth of the water, and the habits of the trout all at the same time. Lake trout thrive in water that is up to 60 feet deep. The next time you are out on a boat in a deep, cold lake and you want to try your hand at lake fishing, there are a few things you need to think about in order to meet the challenge head on.Lake fishing for trout requires a light, flexible rod and reel and a thin, light fishing line. Avoid using a heavy fishing line at all costs when you are out for trout of any kind, including lake trout.The fishing line needs to drop to 40-60 feet into the lake in order to find the trout. A heavy line is not recommended because it drags in the water and therefore has to work harder to reach the bottom. In addition, if you are using a heavy fishing line and thick rod, it is more likely that the fisherman will not feel a tug on the line.When lake fishing for trout, it is important to remember to troll slowly. Trolling, or moving the boat through the water while a fishing line drops in the water. Trolling slowly allows you to successfully gauge when your line hits the bottom of the lake. Moving slowly also ensures that your line doesn't get snagged up.A depth finder can be an important tool in helping you judge when your line hits the bottom and can help you to judge where schools of trout are likely to be found since they prefer water to be at least 40-60 feet deep. You surely cannot find schools of trout using just your eyes. Lake trout are most plentiful in spring.In the summer, lake fishing for trout is most successful in the early morning, between dawn and 10:00 a.m. Trout also bite when the surface of the water is dead calm and when the air pressure is high. Trout live in highly oxygenated water and are often found on the windward side of the lake.
