Algonquin Park Brook Trout Fishing | 3 Day Solo Canoe Trip

[@jaysway2346]

Great video Alec! I'll never get bored of you catching Brook trout and all the tips you share.

[@AleconAdventures]

I'm happy to share my experiences and knowledge. Thanks for watching!

[@loganh1998]

I loved this. So many people give up on brook trout in July-August, but all it requires is a change of tactics.

[@AleconAdventures]

You got that right. Thanks!

[@NotSoEpicAdventurer]

Thanks for the share!! Cant wait to hit the park - literally counting the days for b rookies to open!! Tight lines 🎣

[@AleconAdventures]

It won't be long! Good luck out there 👍 Thanks for watching

[@joer5073]

Watching the rod tip bouncing back on a fish never gets old! Great job on the filming.

[@AleconAdventures]

I totally agree, very satisfying. Thanks for watching!

[@ajda1947]

Thanks for taking me along on this Brook Trout adventure. I like the way you humanely get them back into the water; it's so nice to see. We share a passion for fishing, that's for sure. I can't wait to get back on the water - it's been a long cold winter living on a mountaintop in Vermont. Someday soon I will make it up to Algonquin!

[@AleconAdventures]

Hey Scottie, thanks for coming along on this Brook Trout adventure! They are beautiful fish and deserve to be handled with respect. Spring is just around the corner, and we'll be fishing open water again soon! I hope you do get a chance to visit Algonquin sometime. Thanks for watching!

[@tidelybumsquish]

@Alec on Adventures handling eith respect? How about take a few and eat them. Small percentage of fish die after release.not sure how you guys convince your self its proper. Let's go lassooo a deer? Fact catch and release kills. You should fish like a man take what you need to eat and stop fishing. That's fishing humanely ..not torturing fish.

[@dondavey1959]

Got a point . But good luck getting most folks to stop .

[@matthewrobbins7068]

Wow brookie fishing like that in August? That’s something special

[@AleconAdventures]

Ya, it was pretty awesome! A very good day for sure. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@gregoryblersch1167]

Nice brookies Alec. It's so much fun catching big trout like that. All day long. That's a really nice hand forged axe you have .Gransfors Bruk. Great job filming and editing your adventure.

[@AleconAdventures]

Thanks Gregory! Canoe trips like that are hard to beat.

[@alanbierhoff6831]

That was an amazing day of fishing. You caught more brookies in one day than I’ve caught in my entire life. Nice job

[@AleconAdventures]

Hahah, That lake is one of my favourites because it's full of brookies. Thanks for commenting!

[@ModernCloudSolutions]

Good to know good brookie fishing is findable in a 3 day trip!

[@AleconAdventures]

Yes it is if you're willing to work for it!

[@OU812GOOD]

Hi Alec great video.I’m interested in the make of tarp your using and size.Thanks Bob

[@AleconAdventures]

Hey Bob, it's the 10x13ft guide tarp from AquaQuest. It's an awesome sil nylon lightweight tarp that I've been using for years. Perfect for an a-frame style shelter or for a small group to hang out under in the rain. Thanks for watching!

[@alexs3447]

Great fishing for specks in August with mono line.I fish the same way ,trolling but with the rod on the yoke.

[@AleconAdventures]

Trolling with the rod on the yoke is a good idea. Thanks Alex!

[@alexs3447]

@@AleconAdventures So happy I could help you out . Have had a few hits where the rod was torn back into my lap. One was in the 3.5 lb range.

[@prwoolrich]

Great job Alec the specimens you caught were absolutely beautiful, sorry about the chipmunks they can be little nuggets. I carried one once that got into my backpack for about ten minutes we had stopped for a while while hiking in Yosemite he ate into my toilet roll so not a good outcome for him then he jumped out of my pack and ran off. I don't blame you not disclosing your exact location in the park there are too many instances where information is shared to the detriment of the lake and fish.

[@AleconAdventures]

Chipmunks can be a nuisance, I once locked one in a food barrel without knowing. The only way to keep fishing spots good is to keep them a secret. Algonquin is very popular and gets lots of fishing pressure. Thanks for watching!

[@canoeman1961]

That was very nice to watch. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@AleconAdventures]

So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for joining my adventures 🙂

[@willtravel4food446]

Hey there! Me and a friend are trying to book a trip in algonquin for some trout fishing. 4 days 3 nights. Im desperate for a loop we can find decent fishing. We have done a few loops but have never had much luck. Awesome video!

[@AleconAdventures]

Head out early in the spring for the best trout fishing in Algonquin. Good luck!

[@willtravel4food446]

@@AleconAdventures hopefully we will have some luck this spring, we went and fished for 3 full days. Got a ton of smallies,catfish but no trout

[@scottyb7293]

I could watch this all day. Come on ice out! (Awesome fish btw!0

[@AleconAdventures]

Woohoo! It shouldn't be much longer before I'm back on the water in a canoe with my fishing rod 👍 Thanks for watching Scotty.

[@Tm-yg1zg]

Great vid man! Going there in a couple days, was wondering if you could answer these questions. How deep were you fishing^ (also how were you fishing) for example trolling, casting, ect. What setup of lures were you using? Thanks!

[@AleconAdventures]

It varies, deep in the summer. Spoons and inline spinners.

[@lisamacrae6118]

Beautiful large brook trout Alec, love those colours. I was impressed with you doing the Bill Mason thing, sleeping under a tarp only, but I guess even in August there are still risks. Kept the rain out though so that was good! When you found your sleeping pad chewed I was thinking what you have said about chipmunks: "Mice on steroids". Keep adventuring and keep filming! Ian and Lisa.

[@AleconAdventures]

Mice on steroids is right! I love sleeping just under a tarp, I feel more connected with my surroundings, but mosquitoes buzzing in my ears in the morning isn't the best wake up. I'm always looking forward to the next adventure and I plan to share many of them. Thanks for watching!

[@jdhoger4034]

Hey Alec, throw a Little Cleo in along with your tackle next time. You obviously don't need it but it does work well. My go to is the 2/5 oz and the 1/3oz Red and gold. Thumbs up. Great vid.

[@AleconAdventures]

Thanks for the tip! I do have some Little Cleos in my box, great spoons. Thanks for watching!

[@darrensmith9201]

Nice, one of my favourite lakes you're on there. Glad to see how you release them well and keep the lake name to yourself!!

[@AleconAdventures]

It's one of my favourite lakes as well. I've seen photos of some of the trout you've caught. It looks like you know lots of good backcountry lakes too. Thanks for watching!

[@donthomas8724]

I love your waterproof footwear!

[@AleconAdventures]

Haha yeah right. I think I was wearing running shoes as my daytime shoes which were probably wet the whole trip

[@gordnoland9797]

Enjoyed the video!!! Thanks for sharing another one Alec.

[@AleconAdventures]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@jeffgreen2448]

Just awesome! From the filming, editing , scenery and the fishing! Really enjoyed

[@AleconAdventures]

I like sharing my outdoor experiences and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

[@tombeckett4340]

Great video thanks.its great to see you know your stuff. Cheers 🇨🇦👍

[@AleconAdventures]

Thanks 👍 gotta love the Canadian wilderness

[@rap3099]

Great video. May I ask what time of year was this ?

[@AleconAdventures]

It was a fun trip in August. Thanks!

[@JK-pf4um]

Great video's Alec , iam trying to figure out how to book get a camp site on one the lakes . I have been going online trying to figure it out , do you have an easy explanation on how access these camp sites. Thanks keep them coming.

[@AleconAdventures]

Hey, to stay on backcountry campsites in Algonquin Park you must make your reservation through Ontario Parks. Here is the link: reservations.ontarioparks.com/ Make sure you select the backcountry tab and then select Algonquin Park. You will then have to choose the access point/area you would like to visit and from there you choose the lakes you would like to stay on. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@Krayonsss]

beauty Algonquin video's, was curuious if you have ever tried big bob lake for brrok trout or little osler?

[@AleconAdventures]

I'm fortunate to live close to Algonquin but I've never tried fishing those lakes, they're a bit further away from me. Thanks for watching!

[@Krayonsss]

@@AleconAdventures bro we should go out together!

[@TheOutdoorSeeker]

Nice scenery, you seemed to enjoy your solitude.

[@AleconAdventures]

I do enjoy time alone in the wilderness, good for the mind and soul. Thanks for watching!

[@chrisrobb8456]

Great video. I have no issue catching splake like that but Brookies not in lakes. Any stream or river no question. But lakes are very difficult for me. It's nice to see you smashing them and being gentle releasing them. One day I'll figure it out. Keep up the great work

[@AleconAdventures]

Splake do seem to be less picky compared to Brook Trout. Once you find some solid Brook Trout lakes with healthy populations your luck will change. Thanks for following my fishing adventures!

[@mikewalker4563]

Nice! I got the same net I bought for Algonquin/ canoe tripping. Has a good reach and packs pretty small! Nice trip and nice fish!

[@calvinloney5996]

What net is it?

[@AleconAdventures]

I like the packability and the rubber netting but it was a little bit small for some of the fish I caught. I was happy to have it even if it added a little weight portaging. Thanks for watching!

[@AleconAdventures]

Lucky Strike rubber net, thanks for watching!

[@NatureBound]

Man you got a pile of good chunkers on this one

[@AleconAdventures]

Ya some of my best! Thanks for watching :)

[@jdhoger4034]

What an awesome trip. I'm envious as heck. I cant wait to get out to the Algonquin again.. You said they were Native, do they not stock that lake ? no, yes ,maybe. lol. if their native then their producing quit well. Good to see your relaxing is fishing all day, my kinda relaxation. hahaha, Cheers.

[@AleconAdventures]

That lake isn't stocked but it's a healthy remote lake with not much fishing pressure. Fishing all day is definitely a relaxing day! 😆

[@BryanWentFishing]

Amazing video Alec! Makes me miss the backcountry fishing trips at algonquin. Keep the videos coming, love your content :)

[@AleconAdventures]

Thanks Bryan. I love backcountry fishing too!

[@WyomingOutofDoors]

Good video friend , was just checking out your channel and i joined up

[@AleconAdventures]

Thanks and welcome. I've taken a long break but I will be getting back to posting regularly

[@WyomingOutofDoors]

@@AleconAdventures Thanks me to , but thinking i might start again have a day friend

[@Krayonsss]

Im planning on going next week:) any tips for summer fishing for brookies? maybe come tag along lol

[@AleconAdventures]

Go deep and find a lake without much fishing pressure. Good luck!

[@2game807]

Hey Alec, What lake were you on to catch all those BT? Im taking my father into the park this year and would love to go where you went. Thanks!

[@AleconAdventures]

It's a secret. I don't share my Brook Trout lakes anymore.

[@rollenabout9404]

Nice trout

[@AleconAdventures]

They're beautiful fish. Thanks for watching!

[@amandaw6267]

Great video!! Thanks for sharing your trip! Could you please share the type of lure you used? I’m heading to Algonquin soon :)

[@AleconAdventures]

Spoons and spinners!

[@lifestylebyaun3568]

Great video and beautiful place bro.

[@AleconAdventures]

Thank you 👍I miss that lake and the surrounding area, beautiful country. Thanks for watching!

[@reeloutdoorscanada]

amazing footage.

[@AleconAdventures]

Thank you!

[@QuietWildernessFishing]

Another great video Alec, I really appreciate your attention to the quality of the video, I know how cumbersome it can be trying to manage making a video while being attentive to your surroundings and what's happening in the moment. Great work. And some beautiful fish there too. You've really got those Algonquin brookies and lakers dialed in.

[@AleconAdventures]

Thanks for the positive feedback. It's a challenge sometimes as you know, managing filming with immersing yourself in the wilderness. For that reason I don't film every outing. I've been fishing Algonquin for many years now and have learned what works and where. Thanks for watching!

[@Woodswalker1965]

Beautiful fish, well done!

[@AleconAdventures]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@andrepotvin8312]

Hello, Great videos. Thanks for sharing. Couple of quick questions… When fishing for brook trout, what lure do you use and how deep do you fish (deepth) ? Also, I’ve booked a camping trip in Algonquin Park (very early July). I’m using Achray Campground as a base camp but looking to do day trip fishing. Question is… any lake in that area of Algonquin, that you know of have brook trout (entering Sandgate / near Pembroke) ? Thanks for you help.

[@AleconAdventures]

Spoons and spinners are good and the depth varies depending on the water temperature. In the spring they are close to the surface and in the summer they go deep. Marie lake and Length lake are stocked with Brook Trout but getting their is a long day trip. Rowan lake is another option, closer to Achray and stocked with Splake. Thanks for watching!

[@andrepotvin8312]

@@AleconAdventures Hello, Thanks for the info. Thinking of trying Pretty Lake and Francis Lake (one next to the other). Also looking to try Upper and Lower Spectacle lake near Carcajou Falls for Brook trout. Have you tried ? Any luck ?

[@AleconAdventures]

@@andrepotvin8312 I have fished some of the lakes in that area but I don't remember exactly which ones. I know I've caught Brook Trout on Marie. Good Luck!

[@andrepotvin1144]

@@AleconAdventures Thx. All the best.

[@ActuallyAndrewFishing]

Great video with some beauty specs!

[@AleconAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@renemedina8026]

Cool video dude 🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟

[@AleconAdventures]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for checking out another video!

[@gregmaggie3353]

Hi Alec, just wondering what knife you are using at the 24 minute mark in your video

[@AleconAdventures]

Hey Greg, I was using the Mora Garberg in stainless. Thanks for watching!

[@jpollonais]

Hey buddy. I got my fish trip to Algonquin coming up and want to try my luck. Those lakes get pretty deep, how do you get the spoons down? Any advice will be helpful. Thanks

[@AleconAdventures]

Hey Justin, ya during the summer the trout can be pretty deep in the lakes. I usually use my lead core to get it down to proper depths. Alternatively, you can use steel line or a dipsy diver. While paddling and trolling from the canoe, the speed you go will also affect the depth of your line. If you are going slower the line will sink deeper, going faster will raise the line up. Have fun! Thanks for watching.

[@jpollonais]

Hello again. One other question, I'm having trouble understanding what weight lead core line to use. What weight to you use in the park? I'm going to be spooling it on a 3000 series spinning reel. Thanks again

[@theaveragejoefisherman4287]

I'm new to the KZbin fishing channels. I enjoyed your vid.

[@AleconAdventures]

Happy you found my channel, thanks for watching!

[@cliffordwright1603]

Hi Alec I always enjoy your trips. I have been going to algonquin for aver 50 years and very seldom take a rod because I go by myself and just explore. Now that I’m in my 70’s I want to slow down and fish. We’re did you get your rod holder for a canoe and how do you get done so deep

[@AleconAdventures]

It's always a great idea to slow down and fish. On solo trips I enjoy trolling while I travel. I got my Scotty rod holder at Sail but you can get them other places including Canadian Tire. It's two pieces the holder and a gunnel/coaming clamp that go together. To troll deep for lake trout in the summer I use a rod with leadcore weighted line but you can also use steel line or dipsy divers. Thanks for watching!

[@FreakofNature1]

Caught some nice footballs! Hell of a trip Alec! Weather kinda reminds me of a trip I filmed this June but I wasn’t catching fish like that ;) great video!

[@AleconAdventures]

I just subbed to you're channel, I'll have to check that trip out. Thanks again for watching!

[@bubbspelch1134]

Great video. Spinners?

[@AleconAdventures]

Sometimes and spoons. Thanks for watching!

[@camcretney]

nice video dude!

[@AleconAdventures]

Thanks bud!

[@brucesbackyard1280]

Hi Alec! Another great video! You continue to have exceptional success catching fish. I see that in some videos you use your spinning rod and reel (this video for example) and then other times you use a level wind with lead core line. Is there a science/reason for your choice or is it just what was sitting by the door on your way out? In my opinion what you do is exemplary, you make great videos that are a pleasure to watch, you always include a bit of learning examples for the rest of us wannabes and you always respond to all questions and comments. A class act! Thanks for letting me ride along, Bruce

[@AleconAdventures]

Hey Bruce, my leadcore rod allows me to fish much deeper which is needed for catching Lake Trout mid summer. I could have used it on this trip but the spinning rod provides a better fight. I can still get my lures deep enough for Brook Trout with the spinning rod using some weight on my line. I'm happy to share my adventures and some of knowledge I have learned in the field. Thanks for watching!

[@ThePursuitofPassion]

Nice haul Alec! I was wondering when you started the intro right into the trip. It all made sense. 😄 I was also wondering when you slept under the tarp without bug protection. Brave man!

[@AleconAdventures]

I got to keep those good lakes a secret. I prefer sleeping just under tarp but it was a little too early for that. I have no regrets though, still a great time. Thanks for watching!

[@WhiteWolfXIV]

What an awesome video, man! Was that a shepherd's pie over the fire?? I would also love to know which lake you were on but I understand if you don't want to share that! Thanks for the video

[@WhiteWolfXIV]

Oh nevermind, just made it to that part of the video haha

[@AleconAdventures]

Some camp version of a shepherd's pie, it was good! Happy to hear you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

[@Baseballfan19946]

what setup are you trolling with?!

[@AleconAdventures]

Okuma trolling reel with lead core line and Cabela's lead core rod

[@TelosBudo]

Sees Alec go to sleep with no bug protection. Eyebrows raise. Thinks to myself, "This guy is on another level". Later, confirms, in fact, he is, after all, just a man

[@AleconAdventures]

Haha 😄 yeah I really wanted to just sleep under a tarp but it was definitely a little too early for that. Thanks for checking out another video!

[@NJiren]

Hi, I am impressed with you catching brook trout in the summer. What is your secret to finding out what specific lake to visit in algoquin? I have fished in algonquin for years and I have been skunked! To the point where I have given up on algonquin in the summer for trout. How can I determine which lakes are worth fishing? I am willing to portage deep into the park. Some pointers would be greatly appreciated.

[@AleconAdventures]

Paddle deep into the backcountry and portages many kilometers into lakes that are physically challenging to get to. Stay away from the main routes and fish deep 15-20ft for those brookies in the summer. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

[@NJiren]

@@AleconAdventures thank you for your insight was very helpful. Keep on making them good videos.

[@jessesaikaley4867]

@@AleconAdventures thanks for sharing the tip on depth for summer Brookies. I've only tried fishing for them in spring and figured summer wouldn't be worth it for Brookies. I love how you proved that wrong! I'll definitely try for some summer Brookies next summer! Great videos and fishing man!

[@AleconAdventures]

The trout fishing possibilities are endless in Algonquin you just have to work for them more in the summer. I'm happy you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

[@YukionChannel]

Great video 👍 I have subscribed to your channel !!

[@AleconAdventures]

Thanks for the sub and thanks for watching!

[@tombeckett4340]

What spoons or plugs are you using for specks on your trip? Thanks Alec always a great job.🇨🇦👍

[@AleconAdventures]

I like Williams spoons and Mepps/Panther Martin spinners. Thanks Tom!

[@tombeckett4340]

@@AleconAdventures That’s a great choice in tackle. I don’t think you can go wrong those.👍🇨🇦

[@jenner9084]

What are you using for bait ?

[@AleconAdventures]

Lures; spoons & inline spinners. Thanks for watching!

[@jonathonking9643]

Hey Alec love the videos! My brother and I have been trying to catch brookies in Algonquin forever. We have not had a chance to get out in the spring when the fishing is best, but we are yet to have success in the fall. It looks like you are not fishing in the spring either, and are just using a spoon. I thought in the late summer the fish would be too deep to catch with a spoon. How deep is the spoon getting? Are you just trolling along the lake? Love the videos and hope your brookie fishing remains good!

[@AleconAdventures]

Hey Jonathon, you can catch brook trout in the summer too but they are very deep. They do become more active in the spring and fall when the water is colder. Lake selection is very important and there are many lakes in Algonquin that I wouldn't even bother trying to fish. In late summer I'm normally trolling for brook trout, depth can vary. Try going to some lakes off main canoe routes, the more portaging the better. Good luck and if you keep searching for them, you will find them. Thanks for following the channel and sorry for the late reply!

[@jonathonking9643]

@@AleconAdventures I appreciate the reply! I was just in Algonquin last week. Tried Mink, Club, Big Thunder and Maple with a jigging setup (Seems really taboo to share lakes names on social media. I did not catch anything so I am going to say this is an exception lol! Apologies if this is not cool). I have some of the rapalla jigging lures and I made sure to get them to the bottom and jig back up. No luck. But I am going to keep trying! I definitely am going to try in the fall and spring in different places to find the elusive brookies! Two questions if you have time! 1. I am fairly new to this but what kind of lures/rods/line to you need to troll from a canoe? I am not sure I have the right setup to be able to get a lure down 50 feet. 2. Any idea what the deal is with the Algonquin ecosystems. Obviously there is lots of bass in the lakes around access points that prevents healthy brook trout populations. But the further in I get I just STOP catching anything. Is that a sign that the brookies are there but I am just not able to snag them? Again I appreciate the feedback. Hope you keep the videos coming!

[@AleconAdventures]

@@jonathonking9643 Steel line, leadcore and dipsy divers will get you down 50ft but you don't need to go that deep in Algonquin. Many lakes have been over fished, the best thing you can do if you catch a native brook trout is release it. If you're looking to eat some check out the stocked lakes. Good luck!

[@NikonF5user]

What kind(s) of lure are you using to fish?

[@AleconAdventures]

Various sizes of spoons and some inline spinners, Mepps,Panther Martin, Blue Fox. Thanks for watching!

[@bradyfischer515]

What time of year was this?

[@AleconAdventures]

Hey Brady, this trip was in mid-August. The water was warm and they were deep!

[@thehashmonkey]

Which lakes did you go into

[@AleconAdventures]

Lakes that are hard to get to. Thanks for watching!

[@thehashmonkey]

I’m going to drive into Carl Wilson and camp a week end and

[@thehashmonkey]

@@AleconAdventures I’m going to try gash setup base camp at Carl Wilson and travel up the nip River

[@thehashmonkey]

Have you watched any of mike borger’s videos he’s got a 8lb speck in Algonquin

[@AleconAdventures]

The Nipissing is one of Algonquin's nicest rivers. Enjoy

[@donsiesling8079]

Zelite great for insulation in their burrows! Buy a tent!!

[@AleconAdventures]

I guess it would be great insulation! I have many tents but wanted to travel as light as possible because I had a lot of long and hard portages.

[@estea.m7804]

Alec , do you prefer camping in winter or summer more? Bugs or the cold? Thanks.

[@AleconAdventures]

I'm at a point where I enjoy the summer and winter seasons equally. I like camping all year round and appreciate calm days canoeing in the summer and snowy days in the winter, snowshoeing through the forest. I would probably prefer the cold over bugs. I like early/late season canoe trips for that reason. Thanks for checking out another 👍

[@BackcountryPaddler]

Catching a brookie while being serenaded by a loon... what beats that?

[@AleconAdventures]

Not much in my opinion, a perfect summer evening. Thanks for watching!

[@travist7644]

Why not keep at least one of those fish ? Unless you don’t eat fish is all

[@AleconAdventures]

Good questions- I don't always keep fish because the less I take the better the fishing is in the future!

[@jameshamilton2590]

How much weight are you using?

[@AleconAdventures]

An ounce or two, I tend to mix it up until I find where the fish are. Thanks for watching!

[@giegiebinary-an8683]

You keep them, why your fishing then releasing them ? Your just hurting the fishes you gave them traumatic experience not to bite next time, the reason why I don’t hit the like button.

[@AleconAdventures]

I enjoy fishing and it's something I like to do while I'm backcountry camping. I do keep fish sometimes however I packed lots of food for this trip and didn't need any extra. Fish can be caught multiple times. On several occasions I've caught the same fish multiple times in the same outing. If I kept every fish I caught I would be hurting the trout populations in many Algonquin lakes.

[@williamhill3921]

What kind of bait were you using?

[@AleconAdventures]

Spoons, spinners