Today we're out there at the mouth of Lake Ontario, doing something I normally wouldn't do until the spring: trolling for ...

Hello folks, this week we're back in the freshwater as we've geared up with crank baits, t-turns, and the SS Viper Spoon as we troll for those lovely lake trout. The day started out calm though the ...

There are lots of different ways to catch lake trout, but the key to consistency is knowing the best techniques and lures to use based on the current conditions and the fish’s patterns and preferences ...

Several downrigger styles are available. Electric downriggers are standard on most charter boats. An electric 'rigger deploys and reels in the downrigger weight, which may weigh 10 or 12 pounds or ...

Lake trout are denizens of the deep. For most of the year, they’re hunkered down 50 feet or more in the recesses of lakes and reservoirs, chilling out below the thermocline in colder water. To catch ...

From a tour of the 5 best trout towns around Yellowstone, to a review of the simple, durable YETI Sidekick, to 4 guaranteed fishing tips for all anglers, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated ...

If you think about fly fishing or river fishing in general, chances are that a brown trout comes to mind. Catching a big brown is the pinnacle for many trout anglers, whether fishing with fly gear or ...

Winter trout fishing is a funny thing. Some people love it because the crowds are gone, and they can bank on having long stretches of great water all to themselves. Other people hang up the trout gear ...

The author rallies a group of Michigan buddies for a sunny day of lake trout fishing on Michigan's Crystal Lake.