NWT  SPORT FISHING SPECIES

  LAKE TROUT * NORTHERN PIKE * ARCTIC GRAYLING
  ARCTIC CHAR * WALLEYE * FISHING ADVENTURES
 LAKE TROUT
Lake Trout are the most common fish caught in the NWT. Lake trout inhabit the deep, cold northern lakes and occasionally the fast-
flowing rivers. The world record catch, weigh-
ing 32.5 kg (72 lbs) was made at Great Bear Lake. In spring and fall lake trout are found in shallow water, while in mid summer they may be deeper. Commonly taken by trolling spoons such as the ruby eyed wiggler, 5 of diamonds, and wolverine special or large plugs and crankbaits, they can also be caught by casting or vertical jigging with lures and jigs. Fly fisherman are also successful when the trout are shallow using streamer patterns.