Canisteo lake trout

[tmg1]

Hey, just wondering if there is anybody out there who has any information on catching lake trout in Canisteo or Buckeye pit. Am new to the area and enjoy lake trout fishing in summer and have been on Canisteo a couple of times with no results. Maybe in mid-summer, does anyone have any idea about at what depth the trout are usually suspended, and what are some of your favorites baits and has anyone been out there lately? What's the report?

[bmc]

I know for about the first month of season, guys troll deep diving cranks on the edge of the submerged trees and catch fish. I've also heard of guys that time of year finding schools on their electronics and vertical jigging like you would in the winter. I've tried down rigging out there a few times and have come up with zilch. There's smelt in there, so if you can find the thermocline which is probably 20-30' and see suspended fish, they might be lakers. I've caught some huge smallies on other lakes suspended out in no man's land. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful, but in my experience summer time lakers around here are pretty tough. Spring and fall things get easier. If you want to meet out there sometime and give it a go let me know at bmc2680 at yahoo (Contact Us Please) com.

Brian

[tmg1]

just to let you know went downrigging for lake trout on saturday and caught a 23" trout. kind of skinny, but a good catch nonethelessl.

[bmc]

Care to share any details? Like how deep of water, how deep if you were running a downrigger, lure and color, time of day, anything else that might help person out. I'm not looking for location. Congrats on your catch!!!

Thanks,

Brian