by Doris Ballamore

The excitement of lake fishing in Alaska can best be described by imaging who 12-year old Daniel Thorsness managed to catch a 47 pound lake trout back in 1970?

Alaska with its approximately 320 lakes to fish in is home to a large variety of fish. The lakes are home to Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Slimy Sculpin and Arctic Char among others.

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.

Locations north of Chugach Mountain, Alaska Range, Alaska Peninsula, Lake Clark National Park and Brook Range are excellent locations for lake fishing trips in Alaska. Some locations are remotely located which means they can be best reached with snowmobiles or ATVs.

Information about the habitat and behavior of Lake Trout will give anglers a great advantage over novice anglers:

1. Lake trout can be found near the top of the lakes and shorelines in spring and then gradually further in the deeper cooler waters as the temperature rises.

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. During early summer the best fishing grounds are located in the deep cool waters while the shallower waters are best in late fall.

5. The spawning period for late trout is between September and November

6. A rule of thumb is that Lake Trouts prefer a water temperature of no more than 52 degrees.

7. Use the preferred diet as 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.

About the Author:
Doris Ballamore runs here own fishing blog called Fishing In Alaska Guide where she writes regularly articles like Fishing Jobs In Alaska.

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