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• Part 1 of 3: Picking bait and fishing tackle
• Part 2 of 3: Using effective techniques
• Part 3 of 3: Finding lake trout
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities

Lake trout is a popular fish to catch. The freshwater fish has a dark green body with pale yellow spots and loves the cold, deep water of lakes. Roads overfished have reduced the natural population, but they are often farmed in lakes.

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Part 1 of 3: Picking bait and fishing tackle

1. Use a light rod with a 2-2.5 kg test line. This is the best rod for trout fishing and offers several possible techniques for catching your trout. The lighter line has less drag in the water, making it easy to lower your line to the bottom of the lake.
   • Some trout can weigh more than 15 kg, for those fish you need a heavier rod. If you know you are fishing in a lake where big fish live, bring a heavier rod as well.
   • Use an open moving coil with a thin line. Make sure you place the spool on the rod in the correct direction.
   • Use a number 6 or number 10 hook.
2. Choose a bait that mimics natural bait fishing. Since lake trout lives on a variety of fish, it is best to choose the best bait that is closest to the trout's preference. If you are unsure which bait is best, check at the local bait and fishing store. Local fishermen will be able to tell you what to use to catch lake trout in that area.
   • Small, weightless bait and spinners are usually the best lures.
   • Add shiny metal foil or beads to attract the trout better.
3. Use earthworms, roach or salmon as live bait. If you prefer to use live bait, these three options are usually best. Check with the local fishery shop to find out what the fish in the area currently like best. Fish have different preferences in different seasons and regions.

Part 2 of 3: Using effective techniques

1. Use a depth finder. Since lake trout fishing is dependent on finding the right depth, investing in a depth finder can make all the difference. Lake trout prefers to be in water of 11.5 degrees Celsius. The depth they are at and their eating habits change based on the weather.
   • Lake trout swims at depths of 10.7 to 13.7 m in early spring and fall.
   • Later in the spring and in the summer they go deeper, to 15.4 to 19.8 m.
   • In cold weather, when the lake is frozen, the trout swims close to the surface, at a depth of about 3 m.
2. Try to jig. This technique works best in areas where the fish is concentrated, so try it if you are fishing in a lake with a large trout population. Try different jigging techniques and use a roach or piece of sucker carp for bait. Drop the line almost to the bottom of the lake, then slowly work your way up, jigging the line. You then jig imitate an injured baitfish, which attracts the trout.
   • No special rod or reel is required for this technique. Make sure to use a light jig, only 15-20 grams.
   • This technique works best from a boat, rather than from shore.
3. Troll to the trout if it is scattered. Trolling is a better technique to use when the fish are not gathering together but are scattered around the lake. You trolls to fish by moving around to find them. Make sure to use the depth finder, and consider using a fish finder as well. You can troll for fish from a boat or from shore, as long as you can cast the line deep enough. To troll for fish, do the following:
   • Use a spool reel or bait thrower in conjunction with any rod with a properly weighted line. Attach a weight so that you can reach the correct depth and the hook can pull without it rising to the surface. The weight is determined by your speed and the season. Use a light bait or spoon, or use a live roach hooked through the lips.
   • Sail your boat to the center of the lake and use your depth finder and fish finder to find a good starting point. When you reach the desired depth, start trolling at a slow speed. It is essential to go very slowly.
4. Keep a constant eye on the line. Large trout will slowly swim away after biting the bait. You have to feel and keep an eye on the line to know when you have a bite. Small trout will want to swim away quickly, causing the line to vibrate quickly. Pull the rod up 3-6 "to push the hook deeper into the trout once it has bitten.
   • Slowly reel in the trout while holding the rod above your head.
   • Remove the trout from the hook and place it in a cooler or back in the water.

Part 3 of 3: Finding lake trout

1. Go to North American Lakes. The greatest concentration of lake trout is found in Ontario, Canada, which is home to 25% of the world's trout population. Lake trout is commonly found in lakes deep south of Kentucky. They have also been introduced to lakes in Europe, Asia and South America.
   • Lake trout is so popular with anglers that the natural population is overfished. Often, lake trout is farmed in lakes to meet the demand of fishermen.
   • Because lake trout like cold water, they are less commonly found in warmer areas, such as in the south of the US.
2. Look for them in cold, deep water. Lake trout prefers to be found where it is colder. You are more likely to find a good number of trout in a deep, cold lake than in a shallow, warmer lake. Check the region's best place to go trout fishing, or ask local fishermen where the deepest points in the local lakes are.
3. Fish for trout all year round. You can fish for trout in any season. It is important to know where they will be in different types of weather. In the summer, you can find trout in the deepest, coldest parts of the lake. When the lake is frozen, they can be found closer to the surface because the shallower waters are cold enough.
   • Once you've found a good spot to fish for trout in a particular season, go back there the following year and you will likely find a good number of trout again.
   • If there is one period in which it is most difficult to catch trout, it is the middle of summer, when the lake is at its hottest and the trout are in the darkest depths. It is difficult to determine where the trout are and to reach them with your line.
4. Fish near gorges and ravines. Trout is often found near more natural gorges and ravines, because the water there is usually deeper and cooler. When fishing from the wharf, it is particularly helpful to sit by a canyon, rather than somewhere where the slope is more gradual.
5. Search for feeding areas. Trout eat smaller fish and plankton, so you can often find them among a school of smaller fish. She waits underneath until a weaker fish comes close enough to eat. These smaller fish feed on aquatic plants. If you are fishing from a boat, lie down where there are many plants and see if the trout is hiding under the smaller fish.
   • It can be very helpful if you know the eating habits of the smaller bait fish. Inquire about the eating habits of the local trout at a local fishing store.

Tips

• It is best to leave the thrown line alone until you get a bite.
• Precise casting will increase the number of trout caught.

Warnings

• Check local laws before fishing. Fishing licenses are often required.

Necessities

• Fishing rod with reel
• Fishing line
• Ace
• Boat