Algonquin lake trout fishing tips.

[jp95]

Heading up to algonquin Park “Cauchon lake” for a fishing trip. In previous trips, ive had success trolling deep diving crank baits for lakers. I recently purchased a leadcore setup with 9 colours of leadcore on it. I plan to try out some EGB, williams and NK Spoons as well.

My main question is what depth/ area of the lake should i target? I have caught most of my lakers around 30 feet down. Or is it better to try to target those on the bottom? Also, would steep drop offs or large flats of the desired depth be preferable. I feel like i find most of my lakers around 60-80 fow. I also heard lakers on the bottom are not actively feeding. Any truth to this?

Any tips on locating/catching brookies this time of year would be helpful.

Feel free to suggest some areas of the lake that might be a “hotspot”.

[jsdx]

This time of year, 40-60 ft will do it in Algonquin. I find that fish near the bottom are still active but the ones chasing bait up high are more active. The flats at the edge of deep water would be my bet, and any hump surrounded with deep water

If you're still packing --- toss in some white tubes and jigs, or white twisters. -- if calm enough, just jig for them.
Also, the lead core will work but if you can get some snap weights, use 50-50 method. Toss out 50 ft, add a 1 oz weight, and drop 50 more. Works great in Algonquin and lighter to portage than lead core.
Troll as you travel too, wedge a fishing rod and leave it. Often you cross a lake and get a surprise laker.

Brookies -- find creeks, incoming flowing water is good. Watch for surface activity at dusk/dark (especially with moon) and cast to them from shore. If you see fallen wood in the water at the shore, 10-20 ft of water, troll tight to the wood. The brookies hide in wood and grab lure as you swing by. A worm on slip bobber works well there too as you can totally control the placement. The closer to the wood you place lure the better. I've lost many lures that way but its works. Inline spinner, small spoons or worm on a slip bobber. I've also used worm rigs ala walleye and it works. Lots of wood hangups though.

[jp95]

This time of year, 40-60 ft will do it in Algonquin. I find that fish near the bottom are still active but the ones chasing bait up high are more active. The flats at the edge of deep water would be my bet, and any hump surrounded with deep water

If you're still packing --- toss in some white tubes and jigs, or white twisters. -- if calm enough, just jig for them.
Also, the lead core will work but if you can get some snap weights, use 50-50 method. Toss out 50 ft, add a 1 oz weight, and drop 50 more. Works great in Algonquin and lighter to portage than lead core.
Troll as you travel too, wedge a fishing rod and leave it. Often you cross a lake and get a surprise laker.

Brookies -- find creeks, incoming flowing water is good. Watch for surface activity at dusk/dark (especially with moon) and cast to them from shore. If you see fallen wood in the water at the shore, 10-20 ft of water, troll tight to the wood. The brookies hide in wood and grab lure as you swing by. A worm on slip bobber works well there too as you can totally control the placement. The closer to the wood you place lure the better. I've lost many lures that way but its works. Inline spinner, small spoons or worm on a slip bobber. I've also used worm rigs ala walleye and it works. Lots of wood hangups though.

Thanks for the tips. I always carry some tube jigs and 1oz maribou type jigs. I’ve never had success jigging for lakers, but always give it a try. Seems like catching a few on jigging would be a lot more fun. Did you manage to see the pics i uploaded? I was thinking the area under the word “cauchon” would be the flattest area of the lake near a dropoff and shallows