Kennisis Lake fishing - trout!

[Saltyseabass83]

I'm gonna be in Kennisis Lake in Ontario. From what I'm reading the lake is known for having trout. I've never fished for trout before. We have a fishing boat with no electronics and no down rigger. We have several Trolling rods.

Any tips for getting Trout with no down rigger in a deep lake ? This lake has an average depth of 77 feet. Or perhaps there are other spots on the lake that have trout? Maybe near the dam? Any info at all, please.

[Dave Bailey]

I've never targeted lake trout, and I've caught three of them incidentally while drop-shotting for smallmouth bass. The first time was a total mistake, the second two taught me to not go too deep. All three were in George Lake, Killarney Provincial Park, where they're off-limits. I was using X-zone slammers, but I presume anything similar would work. So there's one method you could try. This time of year they would most likely be in the deep water.

[Saltyseabass83]

(07-06-2019 08:04 PM)Dave Bailey Wrote:  I've never targeted lake trout, and I've caught three of them incidentally while drop-shotting for smallmouth bass. The first time was a total mistake, the second two taught me to not go too deep. All three were in George Lake, Killarney Provincial Park, where they're off-limits. I was using X-zone slammers, but I presume anything similar would work. So there's one method you could try. This time of year they would most likely be in the deep water.

Awesome, must have been a nice surprise.
We are gonna try trolling, I picked up some 4oz weights and we are gonna try using dipsy divers for the first time. Should be fun