Algonquin lake trout/ splake fishing before season close

[huzzsaba]

So we are heading out for the final camping trip of this summer and algonquin is the destination. Will be there the last weekend of September right before their season closes. Looking to fish for lake trout or splake, but don't have a boat. Will they be within casting distance by then? I can rent a canoe if that is what takes.

 

Also wondering what depths I should be fishing at. I know Lakers tend to stay deep but what about splake? Also which lakes gives me the best chance at hooking into them? I was thinking Opeongo lake since I can get a canoe from the outfitters on the lake. I will be fishing for a few hours so would like to have the best chance at catching these beautiful fish.

 

Any advice would be appreciated

Edited September 15, 2015 by huzzsaba

[Dozer]

Opeongo on a canoe can be dangerous. The fish are usually shallow by then. 2 weeks ago the splake were in 15 ft. adjacent deep water ( that was after the cold spell we had )

[adempsey]

We fished from shore many times in the fall and spring for Splake. Always caught some using slip bobbers and worms fishing near timber. Although, I think we may have also gone later than September as well. I believe the season is open until the end of November for Splake.