Can you imagine the excitement that 12-year-old Daniel Thorsness felt when he reeled in the record 47 lb. lake trout out of Clarence Lake Alaska in 1970?
Alaska with its approximately 320 lakes to fish in is home to a large variety of fish. The lakes are home to Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Slimy Sculpin and Arctic Char among others.
Alaska houses some of the largest Lake Trout around. It is believed that their massive size is due to the difficulty in catching them. Local anglers focus more on the for sure catch leaving a lake trout for anyone who enjoys a bit more of a challenge.
Lake Trout, which is a member of the char family of fish, is residing in the deeper parts of Alaska's lakes.
Locations north of Chugach Mountain, Alaska Range, Alaska Peninsula, Lake Clark National Park and Brook Range are excellent locations for lake fishing trips in Alaska. Some locations are remotely located which means they can be best reached with snowmobiles or ATVs.
Learning about the behavior and habitat of Lake Trout gives anglers an immense advantage over novice anglers. Here are some tips:
1. In spring lake trout can be found near lakes and shorelines and as temperature rises retreat to the deeper parts of the lakes where the water is cooler.
2. The best fishing equipment in shallower waters or near streams off lakes are spinners, spoons, crank baits, gigs and fly streamers.
3. It is a good practice to keep the baits away from the boat to lower the vibration and sound that could divert the lake trout from the bait.
4. During early summer the best fishing grounds are located in the deep cool waters while the shallower waters are best in late fall.
5. Lake trout spawn during September through November.
6. Lakers prefer water temperatures no more then 52 degrees Fahrenheit.
7. Best bait is the preferred diet of the Lake Trout.
8. Beware of bears. Kill your catch immediately and bleed it in the water. Fish blood draws attention from bears and this process reduces the unwanted attention. - 20785
Alaska with its approximately 320 lakes to fish in is home to a large variety of fish. The lakes are home to Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Slimy Sculpin and Arctic Char among others.
Alaska houses some of the largest Lake Trout around. It is believed that their massive size is due to the difficulty in catching them. Local anglers focus more on the for sure catch leaving a lake trout for anyone who enjoys a bit more of a challenge.
Lake Trout, which is a member of the char family of fish, is residing in the deeper parts of Alaska's lakes.
Locations north of Chugach Mountain, Alaska Range, Alaska Peninsula, Lake Clark National Park and Brook Range are excellent locations for lake fishing trips in Alaska. Some locations are remotely located which means they can be best reached with snowmobiles or ATVs.
Learning about the behavior and habitat of Lake Trout gives anglers an immense advantage over novice anglers. Here are some tips:
1. In spring lake trout can be found near lakes and shorelines and as temperature rises retreat to the deeper parts of the lakes where the water is cooler.
2. The best fishing equipment in shallower waters or near streams off lakes are spinners, spoons, crank baits, gigs and fly streamers.
3. It is a good practice to keep the baits away from the boat to lower the vibration and sound that could divert the lake trout from the bait.
4. During early summer the best fishing grounds are located in the deep cool waters while the shallower waters are best in late fall.
5. Lake trout spawn during September through November.
6. Lakers prefer water temperatures no more then 52 degrees Fahrenheit.
7. Best bait is the preferred diet of the Lake Trout.
8. Beware of bears. Kill your catch immediately and bleed it in the water. Fish blood draws attention from bears and this process reduces the unwanted attention. - 20785
About the Author:
Doris Ballamore runs here own fishing blog called Fishing In Alaska where she writes regularly articles like Fly Fishing In Alaska.
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