Fishing Algonquin Backcountry

fishing89 · Jul 9, 2016

Hey Guys,

I will be going portaging in Algonquin for 4 days with 3 of my buddies August long weekend. I have never fished Algonquin before, however through some heavy research I found the lakes we will target for lake and brook trout while there (3 hour canoe trip and 6 hour portage better be worth it).

I know the trout will be deep in the lakes during that time, however if anyone can give me some pointers as to what lures/bait to use and techniques, it would be much appreciated! I know live bait is not allowed, i was thinking of jigs for deeper areas and the standard aglia spinners?

I am an experienced river angler, and can share some tips, however since I dont really own a boat, i am a total noob when it comes to fishing lakes for trout. We will be on a canoe with a portable fish finder!

PM me if you dont want to share "secret" info publicly, i totally get it

Thanks,
Max

staffman · Jul 9, 2016

I would suggest white tube jigs for the lakers or large white twister tails. I would also try jigging blade baits or other ice fishing lures , like a jigging rappala.

tombo · Jul 11, 2016

I have successfully trolled a floating rapala (behind canoe) with weight on the line for speckles. Just got to guesstimate depth!!

fisherman2280 · Jul 11, 2016

I like to use the colour Orange in those lakes. Panther martin size 3 in orange got me a nice monster a few years back.

Bottom bouncing rig trolling a tiny spinner a little ways back and then you just need to find the fish.

fishing89 · Jul 12, 2016

Thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated. I will buy some twister tails, I have orange ones I used in the whirlpool to no success lol.

Fishing Urban Ontario · Jul 15, 2016

Look up tips and tricks for this in the ontario out of doors magazine, i think its exactly what your looking for. Canoeing for lake brookies.

Kleiner · Jul 15, 2016

If you're bringing a portable fish finder you are miles ahead of the game already. When I troll the Algonquin lakes I am usually fishing "blind" and relying on reading shorelines and watching where the loons consistently like to hang out and dive for baitfish (hint hint). These two things usually provide me with a starting point of where to start trolling. I usually troll a 3way set up with EGB spoons in red/gold color seems to work best. I couldn't tell you what depth because I have no idea lol. I always experiment with different amounts of line let out and different speeds to paddle. But I can tell you, once you've found a good spot, it doesn't seem to matter too much the speed and specific depth, you will nail one on every pass!! And with two people in the boat, double headers all day. I honestly wouldn't waste your time jigging until you have found that golden spot. And even then, if you're nailing one or two on every pass why switch it up?? lol. Which lakes will you be trying??

fishing89 · Jul 16, 2016

Kleiner said:
If you're bringing a portable fish finder you are miles ahead of the game already. When I troll the Algonquin lakes I am usually fishing "blind" and relying on reading shorelines and watching where the loons consistently like to hang out and dive for baitfish (hint hint). These two things usually provide me with a starting point of where to start trolling. I usually troll a 3way set up with EGB spoons in red/gold color seems to work best. I couldn't tell you what depth because I have no idea lol. I always experiment with different amounts of line let out and different speeds to paddle. But I can tell you, once you've found a good spot, it doesn't seem to matter too much the speed and specific depth, you will nail one on every pass!! And with two people in the boat, double headers all day. I honestly wouldn't waste your time jigging until you have found that golden spot. And even then, if you're nailing one or two on every pass why switch it up?? lol. Which lakes will you be trying??

Great info Kleiner, thanks so much! Yes i am hoping the fish finder will work wonders finding those depths lol

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