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 ...

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 ...

Prime hopper season runs from late summer into early fall. When warm water and low flows slow the regular aquatic insect hatches, trout start looking elsewhere for calories. The good news is that ...

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Mike Boyle of Santa Fe caught a 24-inch, 8-pound trout at Heron Lake using an orange Rapala lure on June 29. April Garcia of Albuquerque caught a 10-inch brook trout at Cabresto Lake using a Prince ...