Salmon and Lake Trout Fishing

For us, April means ice-out landlocked salmon and lake trout (togue) fishing on the world-famous West Grand Lake in Grand Lake Stream. The wind may blow and the temperatures can be cold, but the fishing is hot, with up to 35 fish landed a day in the spring of 2006. We fish in shallow water, trolling out of Grand Laker canoes using light tackle. During mid-day we go to shore for a hearty shore lunch. The menu includes steak, chicken, pork chops, hamburgers, fresh fish, potatoes, onions, and of course the famed guide’s coffee. This is all cooked on an open fire, which will warm you up on the coldest of days. We start guiding the day the ice goes out, which is usually by mid-April. The salmon are two to three pounds on average, and lake trout are up to 20 pounds. Both are caught on spin and fly rods. It’s phenomenal fishing, and a trip you will never forget. We also guide on East Grand and Spednic lakes in Forest City, as well as Grand Lake Stream.

Rate:
Grand Laker Canoe or 20-ft Lund Alaskan: $400 per day, two fishermen capacity; lunch included