Lake trout are a popular game fish in North America because of their size. Waters in colder climates are often loaded with lakers that can run up to 50 pounds. Here is a rundown of the top 10 lake trout lures of all time with a brief synopsis explaining why each belongs on this elite list.

1. Castaic Soft Trout

What’s better than matching the exact food source lake trout are eating? Absolutely nothing, which is why the Castaic Soft Trout sits atop this list as one of the best lures for catching trophy-sized lake trout. The six-and-nine-inch Castaic does an amazing job at portraying a live rainbow trout, which is one of lake trout’s favourite meals. Trolling a Castaic will generate strikes from a lake trout between five and 30 pounds, but be sure to run them on at least a 20 lb test. There are dozens of swimbaits on the market right now, but the Castaic’s bill enables the lure to be trolled where models without a bill don’t hold up when trolled fast.

Written by Chris Schaffer