There are lots of different ways to catch lake trout, but the key to consistency is knowing the best techniques and lures to use based on the current conditions and the fish’s patterns and preferences ...

When trolled at slow to moderate speeds, the distinctive wide wiggle action has been drawing strikes longer than I’ve been alive. The split-tail design simulates an erratic baitfish action that even ...

We're out here on Lake Ontario looking for that Lake Trout bite. Antonio and I are going to flat line troll today - that's it, no fancy tech. Snap on a lure and start trolling. Our lure of choice for ...

We're out here on Lake Ontario trolling for lake trout. It's early May and the water temperature is 44 degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Celsius). I've chosen to run with the American Smelt - specifically ...

Lake trout are denizens of the deep. For most of the year, they’re hunkered down 50 feet or more in the recesses of lakes and reservoirs, chilling out below the thermocline in colder water. To catch ...

Overheard: For the first time in several years, the upcoming March 1 fishing opener in the Quincy Wildlife Refuge will have all open-water fishing opportunities. Mike Schmuck with the Washington ...