Huge fish and the most diverse Canadian fishery I have ever seen.
Trophy Lake Trout Fishing
Experience the thrill of trophy lake trout fishing in the pristine waters of the North Seal watershed. Our summer lake trout fishing is an absolute must for any angler; with the vibrant Canadian wilderness as your backdrop, you’ll be reeling in catches that will leave you in awe. Lake trout fishing in Canada, and more specifically Manitoba, offers an unparalleled experience with abundant lakes and rivers filled with these majestic fish. Book your lake trout fishing adventure in Manitoba with Gangler’s today. Our team is honored to create memories that will last a lifetime.
The North Seal River offers trophy lake trout fishing rivaling any lake trout fishery in Manitoba. When you book a trip with Gangler’s Fly-in Lodges and Outposts, you’ll have a shot at catching multiple lake trout in the 10-17 lb. range, trophies ranging from 35-42″, and even some real monsters up to 49″ (that’s a 50 lb. lake trout)! Rivers, channels, and sand points offer excellent habitat in the spring. Summer lake trout fishing has the trout descend into deeper holes as the season progresses, looking for the 48-52 degree waters they prefer. Summer lake trout run in fairly shallow holes, 40-80′ deep, easily accessible by trolling and vertical jigging
Time of year and
Water Temps
After the ice on the lakes breaks up, the big and small fish (Pike and Lake Trout) are ravenous and are sunning in the cold shallow water, absorbing heat after the long winter . Summertime schools of fish can be so concentrated that a jig will never reach the bottom before being attacked. Trout numbers in the summer can also exceed 100 fish per day per boat.
June Lake Trout Patterns
Ice-out, water temps, and weather dictate lake trout behavior in June. Ice-out is generally late May to early June. There are no significant weeds at this time. Trout are shallow, ranging from 3’-15’, in current areas, rivers, and off sand points. Depending on the time of ice-out, they will start to move slightly deeper late in the month. At this time of the year, you never quite know where they may turn up, and you could find yourself unexpectedly hooking a 30 lb. lake trout when you least expect it!
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July Lake Trout Patterns
Trout will begin to descend into their holes and are usually fully concentrated by mid-July, offering incredible concentrations of fish. Depths range from 10-25’ early and 40’-60′ after mid July. It’s not uncommon to lose the bottom readings on your depth finder as the huge schools blot out your sonar.
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August Lake Trout Patterns
In August, trout are concentrated in the holes with large numbers of big fish caught by trolling or vertical jigging. August also hosts an unusual phenomenon we have only seen on the North Seal: for 1-2 time periods this month, usually lasting 3-4 days each, lake trout flood into the river mouths in big concentrations, almost like a false spawn. We do not know what triggers this – a bug hatch we can not detect?—but the angling is intense, and it’s an unbelievable experience while it lasts.
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September Lake Trout Patterns
In September, the water is cooling rapidly, and the scenery is gorgeous. Trout move onto the mid-lake reefs and river areas in incredible concentrations, brightly colored and attacking anything that moves. 100+ fish days are common in September when you’re casting for trout. An angry 20-30 lb. lake trout in 5’ of water is an unbelievable angling experience. The lake trout spawn usually lasts 2 weeks.
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Trophy Species
Because the North Seal river system connects all of the lakes together, we benefit from having all species moving throughout the system. All our camps have 4 species, plus others like whitefish and burbot. We can guide you in catching these trophy fish on any of our lakes.
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Yes, there are vast amounts of really, really, big fish. But your trip to North Seal River Lodge is also about adventure, discovery and luxury.
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