September - Lake Trout

[brimmer]

We are flying in to Springpole lake (NWO) the last week of Sept. In the north bay there is deeper water (60-120') that hold lake trout. Has anybody fished lake trout this time of year? I have heard mixed opinions as far as what depth you'll find the trout. I am thinking a 1 ounce jig with plastic starting on the bottom working up! Any help???

[Northern Manitoban]

I fish Lakers alot.I am leaving on the 7th of september here in Northern Manitoba they spawn close to the end of september here.Last year when i went i got there to late the spawn was over and the bite was not good.I was out last week caught almost 50 lakers in just over 2 days they were holding eggs and we were catching them down 50 feet.When fishing for lakers in the fall they will be shallow but alot of the bigones stay deep.Get yourself a fish finder start off trolling deep water,when you find what depth the lakers are at fish above them 10 feet or so they will come up for your bait.Once you find them you can catch alot.Troll in zig zag patterns fast and slow lakers will chase your lures along way.Jigging off of rocky humps works well but i found i have always done better trolling for them.This time of year i'm usually trolling 15 to 30 feet.I do the same in the spring.You can troll along shorelines in shallow water but i found the bigger lakers hold out in the deep open water just below the surface.I have trolled as slow as 1 mph and as fast as 3.5 mph.Good luck.FISH ON.