Lake Trout

Very large lures, worms, revolving attention-getters like spinners or spoons. Note that using minnows as bait is illegal at Heron Lake.

Large streamers such as Seal Buggers in dark olive brown, dark brown, burgundy, burnt orange, and black in sizes 6-10, balanced leeches under indicators, and large patterns that imitate trout or perch.

Spring provides the most productive fishing immediately after ice-out. Summer fishing requires targeting depths of 40-100+ feet as fish move deep to find cooler water, making them less active. Fall brings excellent fishing as trout return to shallow water (5-30 feet) with renewed fighting spirit.

Try shallow trolling along shorelines or deep trolling 30+ feet in the main lake using downriggers or lead core line. Summer requires deep jigging. Fall is ideal time for both trolling and casting. Winter ice fishing can be productive.

They're opportunistic predators that feed on a variety of organisms - young lake trout consume plankton, insects and small invertebrates, while adults prefer fish and become top predators in the lake ecosystem.