Spring
Lake trout 
fishing 

Late May – Mid June

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’ll give you all of our expert knowledge in detail upon your arrival. But for now, here’s a snapshot:

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• Ice-out typically occurs during the 2nd week of May

• Fishing season begins the 3rd Saturday in May

• Since lake trout prefer water temperatures 52° or colder, they feed all the way up to the surface until the beginning of June

• Bright-colored spoons, stick baits or in-line spinners can be trolled just under the surface of the water to catch trophy lakers

• Use fish finders to locate trout suspended in the water column (these lake trout are feeding and, thus, easier to catch than the trout near the bottom)

• Trigger strikes by using a zigzag trolling pattern and varying boat speed

AVERAGE temps

Late May

High 67° F

Low 44° F

Early June

High 70° F

Low 48° F

Lures

The best color of lures for Spring are fire tiger, fluorescent orange, chartreuse, white, silver and gold.

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• Williams Wabler Spoon (½ oz)

• ProKing Spoon

• Northport Nailer Spoon

• Luhr-Jensen-J-Plug (3”)

• Luhr-Jensen Kwikfish (K7)

• Wire Leaders (6” to 12” length. 20# to 30# test)

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If you forget something, we’ve got you covered with our on-site tackle shop!