Lake Fishing in Alaska
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.
The more than 320 lakes to fish in make Alaska one of the most desirable fishing locations in the world. While Lake Trout is the most common type it is also home to Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike and Salmon.
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.
Lake Trout, which is a member of the char family of fish, is residing in the deeper parts of Alaska's lakes.
Some great locations for lake fishing in Alaska are Bristol Bay, Alaska Peninsula, Lake Clark National Park and Alaska Range and lakes north of the Chugach Mountains which are all great for fishing trips. It is usually necessary to rent ATVs or snowmobiles to reach the locations as some of them are very remotely located.
Learning about the behavior and habitat of Lake Trout gives anglers an immense advantage over novice anglers. Here are 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. It is a good practice to keep the baits away from the boat to lower the vibration and sound that could divert the lake trout from the 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. Late trout's spawning time is during September and November.
6. A water temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit or less is preferred by Lake Trouts.
7. Mock Lakers preferred diet with your fresh bait.
8. Make sure you avoid bears by killing the catch immediately and letting it bleed in the water as fish blood draws attention from bears.