{"id":18123,"date":"2025-03-17T13:56:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T18:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/?p=18123"},"modified":"2025-03-17T13:57:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T18:57:13","slug":"lake-trout-fishing-tips-and-techniques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/lake-trout-fishing-tips-and-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"The best tips and techniques for lake trout fishing: get ready for action"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A wide range of techniques are available, from trolling to jigging or fly fishing &#8211; it\u2019s just a matter of knowing how to use them. Charles has got you covered for this, plus he gives us his best advice on lake trout fishing equipment. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":18126,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[245,231],"tags":[2230],"class_list":["post-18123","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-trout-fishing","category-fishing","tag-raymond-vs-bass-2"],"acf":{"post_flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"","text_content":"<strong>Have you decided to try your hand at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/collections\/fishing\/trout-fishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lake trout fishing<\/a> or to perfect your skills this fishing season? Charles Raymond, Quebec angler and videographer, shares his best tips and techniques for tackling this combative fish (which is not to be confused with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/collections\/fishing\/trout-fishing\/speckled-trout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">speckled trout<\/a>). A wide range of techniques are available, from trolling to jigging or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/trout-fly-fishing-basic-tips-to-get-prepared\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> fly fishing<\/a> - it\u2019s just a matter of knowing how to use them. Charles has got you covered for this, plus he gives us his best advice on lake trout fishing equipment.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>With all that, you're in for a great fishing season!\u00a0<\/strong> <\/span>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"nosto_products","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"","nosto_class_name":"blog_cp_trout-fishing"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_anchors_list","anchors_section_title":"In this article, you will discover Charles Raymond's best techniques and tips for lake trout fishing:"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"","text_content":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[stag_button url=\"<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/cyril-s-tackle-boxes\/trout-fishing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\" style=\"black\" size=\"medium\" type=\"normal\" target=\"_blank\" icon=\"\" icon_order=\"before\"]Shop trout fishing gear[\/stag_button]<\/span><\/p>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"Which waters and areas are best for lake trout fishing?","text_content":"<h2>Essential lake trout fishing techniques<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-18130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Grey-Trout-Charles-Raymond-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Trout Charles Raymond\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" \/>\r\n\r\nAccording to Charles, two techniques are particularly effective for lake trout: jigging and trolling. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned angler, the best approach depends on various factors such as equipment, context (depth, water temperature), and personal preference.\r\nIf you want to experiment with a fixed presentation, you could also try drop shotting, which involves tying a line to a hook and adding a sinker at the bottom.\r\n<h3>Jigging for lake trout<\/h3>\r\nJigging is all about finesse, even gentleness, and it is ideal if you like \"stationary\" fishing. The best thing you can do when using this lake trout fishing technique is to take your time. Jigging, without a doubt, is one of the most exciting techniques, providing incredible rod-in-hand sensations. You'll feel everything, from the moment you cast all the way to the catch, with a good sense of depth and structure.\r\n\r\nIn terms of gear, jigging requires a jig head and a soft bait. If you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/sonars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fishing sonar<\/a>, it's even better: you'll know exactly where to cast your line. If you don't, no worries; you just have to read the water and try to locate any visible structure. A little tip from Charles: cast about 50 to 60 feet from rocky structure.\r\n<h3>Trolling for lake trout<\/h3>\r\nTrolling requires a little more in the gear department, as you will need a motorized boat. The idea here is to move at a slow speed of around one or two kilometres per hour, making \"S\" shapes or straight back-and-forth motions. If possible, consider doing this near sandy bays; the warmth they give off is very appreciated by lake trout, especially in the spring.\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/rods\/trolling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trolling<\/a> doesn't offer as much control over the lure's action as jigging (which also means less \u201cfishing sensation\u201d), but it is still very effective for lake trout, as it allows you to cover a large area in very little time. Charles recommends relying on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/lures\/hard-bait\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hard bait<\/a> with good swimming action.\r\n<h3>Fly fishing for lake trout: a good idea?<\/h3>\r\nLake trout are very active in cold water. When the water warms up in summer, they tend to take to the depths, only occasionally coming up to the surface to feed.\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/trout-fly-fishing-basic-tips-to-get-prepared\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fly fishing<\/a> is possible in the spring when the water is still cold. According to Charles, you can get also results with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/fly-fishing\/flies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">streamers<\/a> using the trolling technique."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"Which waters and areas are best for lake trout fishing?","text_content":"<h2>Which waters and areas are best for lake trout fishing?<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/collections\/fishing\/trout-fishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake trout<\/a> are typically found in deep water, about 50 to 60 feet below the surface. They are often suspended in the water, meaning they are neither near the surface nor at the bottom. For this reason, the \"ideal\" fishing zone for lake trout is about halfway down the water column. However, Charles does point out that, in his experience, the largest specimens are usually at the bottom.\r\nIf you're fishing from shore, look for breaks in the water. You should also aim for structure like rocky humps and boulders.\r\nFor lake trout (as for all fish species), Charles recommends moving around regularly. Switching between different fishing spots can increase your chances of success, especially if you haven't had any luck in a particular area. If you're exploring a new body of water, look for a spot with similar features to the ones where you usually have success (depth, underwater structure, etc.). Trolling really shines here, as it allows you to cover a large area of water.\r\n<h3>Is a sonar essential for lake trout fishing?<\/h3>\r\nA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/sonars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fishing sonar<\/a> is always handy, but it\u2019s not exactly essential, especially if the body of water you're fishing is heavily populated with lake trout. However, in areas with high fishing pressure, you may get better results (and have more fun) if you use one."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"The right date and time of day for lake trout fishing","text_content":"<h2>The right date and time of day for lake trout fishing<\/h2>\r\nCharles Raymond can confirm that, with a bit of experience, you can catch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/cyril-s-tackle-boxes\/trout-fishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lake trout<\/a> at any time of day, even in the blazing hot summer sun. That said, fish is always more active in the morning and evening.\r\nAs far as dates go, lake trout can be tackled all season long. Around May, when water is still cool, you don\u2019t need to fish very deep: aim for 15 to 20 feet below the surface. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/lures\/hard-bait\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hard baits<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/fishing-accessories\/terminal-tackle\/jig-heads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jigs<\/a>, preferably.\r\nWhen the water gets warmer (around July), you must adapt your fishing technique and go a little deeper. Remember that lake trout prefer cold water and tend to stay away from the surface in summer when temperatures rise.\r\nEssentially, the warmer the water, the deeper in the water column you have to fish. Adapt your lake trout technique to the time of season you're fishing and to the time of day. Staying \u201cagile\u201d is a great way to maximize your chances of catching fish!"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"One bite, one catch: perfect your lake trout fishing technique","text_content":"<h2>One bite, one catch: perfect your lake trout fishing technique<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-18128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Charles-in-action-for-the-Grey-Trout-scaled-e1686250122271-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Charles in action for the Grey Trout\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" \/>\r\n\r\nLake trout are pretty combative, and that is precisely what anglers love about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fishing<\/a> this species. Specimens can grow up to 6 lbs., sometimes even more, so you can definitely expect a nice battle!\r\nIf you have a bite, the best way to react, according to Charles, is to take it slow. The action begins as soon as you feel a nibble. Stay focused, and do not rush. If the fish pulls and takes line off your reel, let it. This will reduce the chances of it getting off the hook.\r\nWhen you do reel in a catch, remember that lake trout are fragile and highly sensitive to heat. If you practice catch-and-release, make sure the fish stays in the net as much as possible. Remove the hook with a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/fishing-accessories\/tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pliers<\/a>, and be quick to take a snap of your trophy, keeping to a minimum the amount of time the fish has to spend out of the water. When it\u2019s time to release, slow things down again and handle the fish with great care."},{"acf_fc_layout":"youtube_video","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"","youtube_video_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ujfS5GRh06o"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"Charles Raymond\u2019s pro tips for lake trout fishing","text_content":"<h2>Charles Raymond\u2019s pro tips for lake trout fishing<\/h2>\r\nCharles\u2019s first tip is to remember that lake trout are a gregarious species. Chances are, if you reel one in, others are nearby, and you may end up with more than one catch.\r\nAs for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/lures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lures<\/a> you'll need in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/cyril-s-tackle-boxes\/trout-fishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tackle box<\/a>, Charles has a particular penchant for slightly heavier <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/lures\/spinners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spinners<\/a> (1\/2 oz.), especially in the summer. Bronze-coloured ones, for instance, are a great option. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/lures\/hard-bait\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hard baits<\/a> are also effective for lake trout. Choose 4-inch lures in shades like white, pink, blue and purple. Or follow Charles\u2019s advice and try a white 3 or 4 inches long <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/storm-largo-shad-soft-bait-755562\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Storm Largo Shad<\/a> soft bait. Pairing this soft plastic with a jig head will make for a great jigging experience. Fishing with worms might also work, but as Charles puts it, this method is not the most effective.\r\nWhen it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/rods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rods<\/a> and reels, Charles recommends a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/rods\/spinning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spinning rod<\/a> and a 2500 to 3000 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/reels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reel<\/a>. He also points out that some \"all-purpose rods\" exist and are equally suitable for trolling and jigging. Choose a 6.6 to 7 feet long rod with moderate fast action and medium power. If you prefer trolling specifically, go for a 7-foot rod with moderate action.\r\nLastly, opt for a 15- or 20-pound <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/fishing-accessories\/fishing-line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">braided line<\/a>, paired with a 10- to 12-pound fluorocarbon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/fishing\/fishing-accessories\/terminal-tackle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leader<\/a> that will stay perfectly invisible in the water. This type of leader is also abrasion-resistant, making it ideal for jigging."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"","text_content":"<b>From fishing techniques to <\/b><b>lures <\/b><b>and rods, to the proper way to read the water, Charles has provided all the information you need to take on the thrilling experience of lake trout <\/b><b>fishing<\/b><b>. Whether fishing from the shore or on the water, you will surely enjoy tackling this combative freshwater fish. Now all you have to do is gather your gear and start planning your next trip. Happy fishing!<\/b>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"faq_zone","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"","faq_title":"FAQ","faq_text_content":"","post_faq":[{"post_faq_question":"Where to fish for lake trout in Quebec?","post_faq_response":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake trout can be found in many of Quebec's lakes and rivers, where the water is cold and well oxygenated. It is also present in many outfitters and wildlife reserves, such as the R\u00e9serve faunique des Laurentides. <\/span>","post_faq_is_response_open":true},{"post_faq_question":"What is the best bait for lake trout fishing?","post_faq_response":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the time of year and fishing technique, you can use various types of lures to tackle lake trout. For example, spinners, hard baits and soft baits can be excellent options.<\/span>","post_faq_is_response_open":true},{"post_faq_question":"What is the best time to fish for lake trout?","post_faq_response":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experienced anglers can fish all day long, at any time, and still have chances of success. 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