François Lake

Species: Trout

Coordinates: 54° 03€² 00€³ N , 125° 45€² 00€³ W

Location: British Columbia

Why We Chose It: Lake trout; Long, deep lake with big trout

When to Fish: May and June are prime.

Where to Fish: In early spring, the fish are near the surface, but as the water warms you’ll have to fish deeper.

Tip: Try a T-50 or T-60 FlatFish, or a large silver or cohoblue coloured spoon.

—Sean Simmons, founder and publisher of Angler’s Atlas