For most people, when you mention Lake trout they think of trolling the depths of a remote lake with a downrigger for hours, hoping to somehow entice one of these monsters out of their sleepy lair. Well, not so in the Yukon. In fact in some areas, the majority of these fish are caught on a fly rod! That's right, a fly rod; 7 - 9 weight, sink tip, and a woolly bugger. Thanks to a unique set of environmental circumstances associated with some Yukon watersheds, namely very cold temperatures, one can find these beautiful trout throughout the season in depths of less than 10 feet, and even in some rivers.
How big do they get? Just about as big as they want! The one pictured above was never weighed, but it did measure 44". The one shown below, however, is more typical of those found in many lakes and rivers. Best fishing time? All season is good; i.e. late May to October. But the first and last two weeks of the season are best if you're looking for a trophy on a fly rod. Lake trout feed aggressively during these times and can often be seen cruising the shallows like sharks, gorging on small whitefish or whatever else is in their path. The Lake trout fishing at Dalton Trail Lodge was exceptional this year, with numerous trophies taken throughout the season. Largest on a fly rod: 38" (+/- 25 lbs.); spinning gear: 46" (+/- 45 lbs). For more information about Dalton Trail Lodge and the spectacular fishing available in the Yukon, visit http://www.fishcanadanow.com/ ...
How big do they get? Just about as big as they want! The one pictured above was never weighed, but it did measure 44". The one shown below, however, is more typical of those found in many lakes and rivers. Best fishing time? All season is good; i.e. late May to October. But the first and last two weeks of the season are best if you're looking for a trophy on a fly rod. Lake trout feed aggressively during these times and can often be seen cruising the shallows like sharks, gorging on small whitefish or whatever else is in their path. The Lake trout fishing at Dalton Trail Lodge was exceptional this year, with numerous trophies taken throughout the season. Largest on a fly rod: 38" (+/- 25 lbs.); spinning gear: 46" (+/- 45 lbs). For more information about Dalton Trail Lodge and the spectacular fishing available in the Yukon, visit http://www.fishcanadanow.com/ ...
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