Scott Gardner

OC Getaways: Lake trout at Silent Lake Provincial Park

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A small-lake bruiser

Scott Gardner

With only a day to fish, I followed the canoe trolling advice offered by Stephen Molson in OC’s Summer 2014 issue. Focusing on shallow areas near drop-offs I dragged floating/diving minnowbaits and connected with this 24-inch beauty, in about five feet of water, and only 30 feet off shore (as you can see, during the tussle we drifted all the way in). Thanks to my partner in crime Julie Blair for the great camera work. Julie said this was the prettiest fish she’d ever seen in person.

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