Shallow Water Lake Trout Ice Fishing

16122010 The shallowest spots to ice fish are in 3 feet of water.

Shallow water lake trout ice fishing. Rainbows and browns are the main quarry but a few lakes give us a shot at big lake trout that can exceed 10 pounds. If youre a multi. Once again it is.

We are talking water 10-20 feet deep. Tip-Up Fishing for Rainbow Trout Tip-ups can be. Keep in mind that people arent the only creatures to slow down in winter.

Never been to Wyman Lake heard it can be difficult to fish due to how desolate the lake is with the deepest part close to 130ft. But they can go as deep as they want it all depends on where the food is at. Finesse techniques and an understanding of the lake help to bring more fish to hand.

When fishing in deeper water 10 to 15 feet dont be surprised to find them hanging out in the middle of the water column. Spring is one of the easiest times throughout the year to target lake trout. Lake trout are a cold-water species preferring water temperatures of less then 55-degrees.

Ice-out Lake Trout Fishing Lake trout prefer temps below 55F While the walleye season closes for about a month in the spring for spawning the lake trout season is wide open and there is no better time during the entire year to chase these scrappy predators. The weeks after the snow melts and ice comes off the lakes offer a great opportunity for bigger fish in the shallows. Lake trout often move into shallow water during the winter.

06052020 Working the right depth is very important when ice fishing for lake trout. Compared to other fish that tend to move deeper in the colder weather. Normally lake trout are found anywhere from 10 feet below the ice and as deep as 80 feet.