Even 12-year old boys can catch big fish in Alaska. The example of Daniel Thorsness who managed to catch a 47 lb. trout at Lake Clarence in Alaska in 1970.
With approximately 320 lakes to fish in, lake fishing in Alaska is a treat. Lake Trout is abundant in the lakes of Alaska but is also home to Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, Arctic Char, Northern Pike, and Slimy Sculpin.
Alaska is home of some of the largest Lake Trouts on the planet. Some say their size can be attributed to the difficulty in catching them as many anglers go for the sure catch fish instead of lake trouts which prove to be a more difficulty challenge.
The deeper parts of Alaska's lakes are home to the Lake Trout which is part of the char family.
The Alaska Range, Brook Range, Bristol Bay watershed, the Alaska Peninsula, Lake Clark National Park, areas of the Kenai Peninsula, and lakes on the north side of the Chugach Mountains are great locations for lake fishing in Alaska. Some of these locations are very remote and require the use of ATVs, snowmobiles, or foot hiking to reach the lakes.
Insight on the habitat and behavior of the Lake Trout gives the angler an advantage over the novice angler. Some tips:
1. Early spring, lake trout can be found feeding near the top of the lakes and shorelines although as temperatures rise, they retreat back to the deeper waters of the lake where the water is cooler
2. Small crank baits, fly streamers, spoons, gigs and spinners are best when fishing in shallower waters or near the outlets or inlets of stream off lakes.
3. Use Planner boards when trolling to keep baits away from the boat lowering the sound and vibration that will divert the Lake Trout from your bait.
4. The deeper cooler water locations are the best fishing grounds during early summer while the shallower waters are ideal in late fall.
5. Lake trout spawn during September through November.
6. A rule of thumb is that Lake Trouts prefer a water temperature of no more than 52 degrees.
7. Mock Lakers preferred diet with your fresh bait.
8. Killing the catch immediately and letting it bleed in the water is a good way of reducing the possibility of attracting bears. - 20896
With approximately 320 lakes to fish in, lake fishing in Alaska is a treat. Lake Trout is abundant in the lakes of Alaska but is also home to Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, Arctic Char, Northern Pike, and Slimy Sculpin.
Alaska is home of some of the largest Lake Trouts on the planet. Some say their size can be attributed to the difficulty in catching them as many anglers go for the sure catch fish instead of lake trouts which prove to be a more difficulty challenge.
The deeper parts of Alaska's lakes are home to the Lake Trout which is part of the char family.
The Alaska Range, Brook Range, Bristol Bay watershed, the Alaska Peninsula, Lake Clark National Park, areas of the Kenai Peninsula, and lakes on the north side of the Chugach Mountains are great locations for lake fishing in Alaska. Some of these locations are very remote and require the use of ATVs, snowmobiles, or foot hiking to reach the lakes.
Insight on the habitat and behavior of the Lake Trout gives the angler an advantage over the novice angler. Some tips:
1. Early spring, lake trout can be found feeding near the top of the lakes and shorelines although as temperatures rise, they retreat back to the deeper waters of the lake where the water is cooler
2. Small crank baits, fly streamers, spoons, gigs and spinners are best when fishing in shallower waters or near the outlets or inlets of stream off lakes.
3. Use Planner boards when trolling to keep baits away from the boat lowering the sound and vibration that will divert the Lake Trout from your bait.
4. The deeper cooler water locations are the best fishing grounds during early summer while the shallower waters are ideal in late fall.
5. Lake trout spawn during September through November.
6. A rule of thumb is that Lake Trouts prefer a water temperature of no more than 52 degrees.
7. Mock Lakers preferred diet with your fresh bait.
8. Killing the catch immediately and letting it bleed in the water is a good way of reducing the possibility of attracting bears. - 20896
About the Author:
Doris Ballamore operates here own fishing website called Alaska Fishing where she writes regularly articles like Fly Fishing Alaska.
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