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Lake Temagami is 20,979 hectares (52,448 acres) in size, has a maximum depth of 110 metres (363 feet) and a mean depth of 18.2 metres (60 feet). The lake also has a low nutrient content. These qualities make Lake Temagami an oligotrophic lake and its deep clear waters provide the perfect habitat for lake trout.Lake trout are long lived and continue to grow throughout their life span. Although lake trout reach ages exceeding 25 years, most caught by anglers are between 4 and 8 years old. Lake trout in excess of 14 kg (30 lbs.) have often been caught in Lake Temagami. A 44-pounder was landed in 1998, but at this time, we are not sure if this is still the record (since many do not get recorded). The start of the season finds fish close to the surface, where flat-lining or running bodybaits from planerboards can be rewarding. If they're really looking to tangle with the big fish, most anglers go deep. Downrigging, trolling wire line, and jigging are preferred methods. During the fall, winter and spring, lake trout are dispersed throughout the lake including the shallow, inshore areas. As surface water temperatures warm in the spring, the trout moves to the deeper, colder parts of Lake Temagami. In the summer, lake trout are usually taken on a solid metal spoon trolled deeply on a wire line or by using downriggers. In the spring and fall, you just need light trolling tackle.
If you need some guidelines on the location of the lake trout on Lake Temagami, see the map:
At Canusa Vacations, we offer the rental of aluminum boats, 15 HP Mercury motors, and aluminum canoes. There is plenty of docking space as each cottage has its own dock, and we have no docking fees. Enjoy our fishing photos below!! If you need some tips on fishing for lake trout on Lake Temagami, see the website: Canadian Sportfishing Tips for Lake Trout (Opens in a new tab/window).
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