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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Fishing Forum :: Best softwater month for Oyster Lk trout
 
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schweady
01/03/2018 02:21PM
 
I am probably limited to mid-July to mid-August trip dates this summer, but still wondered if that time frame provides any real opportunity for catching some lake trout so late in the year. Thinking about a Moose River N entry and basecamping on Oyster...??

 
AmarilloJim
01/03/2018 03:14PM
 
Not as easy as May but still catchable. Probably have to fish the 25-50 ft range so only catch what you want to eat.
 
carmike
01/03/2018 08:26PM
 
You can catch plenty of lake trout in the middle of summer trolling down 15-20 ft deep (and even shallower). Take a bit of time reeling them in and you'll have no problem releasing them.


There are a few recent threads (I think started by CanoeViking) that cover all things (well, some things) lake trout.
 
schweady
01/05/2018 03:02PM
 
Thanks, guys. It's no secret that the NE site on Oyster's peninsula is most folks' first choice. The only fishing mark posted here (>10 yrs ago...) is in the steeply sloping area SE of that peninsula. Is this a decent first area to explore?