Solo Camping & Fishing for Extremely Rare Trout

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Solo Camping & Fishing for Extremely Rare Trout - Aurora Trout
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Approximate location: northern Ontario, Canada
Day 1 (fishing illegal): 0:00
Day 2 (fishing begins): 8:30
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Audio Credits:
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[@XanderBudnick]

I was going to comment on how well done this video is but instead I realize I should use this comment to thank you for everything you've ever taught me, especially about being a man

[@nireland84]

The reading lessons seemed to have worked too 😂

[@bushmoose1730]

This is the thanks Jon gives you for feeding him on the last trip you both did? I would think on the next trip, he should at least be your sherpa on portages?

[@LostLakes]

You're more of a man in training, I overreached there. But your reading is really quite good now. Lol in all seriousness I've learned a ton from this fully literate man about camping, youtubing, and life 💚

[@jaybeesmer2996]

@@LostLakes I think it's high time to put the cinematographer together with the literate young man and head out for a 10 days trip where there is beautiful scenery as well as a plethora of walleye, lake trout, and pike! I've failed to mention Jon that your videos are of the highest quality. Beautifully shot and thoughtfully edited.

[@moegardner1]

Takes a real man to admit that.

[@ooopretty7596]

Gremlin Jon is the best, "lets edit that out" "muahahahahaha i think not!" 10/10 video, as usual!

[@steveshea8827]

The way you said thank you to the fish for providing sport and sustenance was the essence of an outdoorsman.

[@DeitritusFillamore]

He should thank the one who created it.

[@DeitritusFillamore]

@SubArc Adventures your parents don’t create you. They birthed you.

[@krishendeolal7948]

Of, all your videos. This is the best so far. Three years and one day waiting to fish 🐠🎣 is a dream come true for all real 🐟 fishing addicts. Taste...🤤😋🤤😋

[@ladfromthewoods]

The Aurora Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis timagamiensis) is a unique variant of the Brook Trout, distinguished by its colouration. It is a member of the Trout and Salmon family (Salmonidae) and has the following characteristics: Looks similar to Brook Trout, yet adult fish lack the yellow marks throughout the dorsal region and exhibit few to no red spots with blue halos; Dorsal surface is typically olive green to dark brown with iridescent steel blue and silver sides and silvery white underparts that are often tinged with pink; Anal, pelvic and pectoral fins with a white leading edge followed by a dark stripe, the rest of the fins are reddish; Caudal fin nearly straight or with a shallow indentation; The largest known Aurora Trout was 3,500 g and 600 mm long. In 2011, the Aurora Trout was determined by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) to be ineligible for assessment as it did not satisfy the discreteness and significance criteria that would justify its recognition as a designatable unit within Brook Trout. Similarly, it is no longer considered eligible to be designated as a species of risk under Ontario’s Endangered Species Act, 2007 (2011). Reassessment of the species’ status under the federal Species at Risk Act is currently underway. Habitat Distribution of the Aurora Trout in Canada Distribution of the Aurora Trout in Canada. Red dots indicate the native populations. Black dots indicate the introduced populations. The Aurora Trout was native to a few remote, high-elevation lakes in the Temagami district of Ontario, Whirligig Lake and Whitepine Lake, located north of Sudbury. The original native populations were extirpated as a result of lake acidification in the 1960s. Using captive breeding stock, the Aurora Trout were re-introduced into the lakes in the 1990s following improvements in water quality, and have since become self-sustaining populations. It is also stocked in other lakes in northern Ontario. Natural reproduction by Aurora Trout introduced in two non-native lakes is limited. The Aurora Trout is a coldwater species found in clear, cool lakes. Spawning occurs in late October to early November over rubble, sand and gravel in water up to 4 m deep. Females construct redds and embryos are buried in the substrate. Groundwater upwellings are likely important spawning areas. Sexual maturity is reached at two to four years. Aurora Trout have a lifespan of approximately eight years. Threats The Aurora Trout was lost from its natural range due to acid precipitation that disrupted reproduction. Low pH from acid precipitation and runoff is a continuing threat to the Aurora Trout. They are also likely affected by limited habitat (particularly a lack of groundwater springs for spawning and necessary elements for thermal refuge). Inbreeding, resulting from the small genetic pool of captive individuals, is also likely contributing to long-term threats to its viability.

[@jimmy2thymes916]

the "lets edit that cast out" bit was hilarious. Really hit home with me as I have about 2-3 of those every time I fish. Great video!

[@LostLakes]

Hahah thank you :)

[@builtbyslif3523]

The hint of extra comedy is an exquisite addition to this video. I continue to thoroughly enjoy your channel as well as Xander’s. Bravo gentleman.

[@stevehisey389]

Fisherman are much like Elk hunters, never keep or shoot the first trophy to help prolong the season. Enjoyed the slow-mo water bombing.

[@frasersintheforest]

If only we were all so lucky as Xander! If he’s taught me anything it’s that I could never eat as much as him. Great video, Jon.

[@Waveyak]

Great video Jon. Love the humour. Even when Xander and you aren’t tripping together it still feels like you are. You both bring amazing joy to all our lives. Thank you.

[@LostLakes]

Thank you so much Chuck 💚

[@timlucia]

My elementary school principal (a nun, Sister Maureen) used to play basketball with us and she taught me the same shoe-tying trick - plus using a double bow for the second half of the square knot. Not only does it stay put for a full day hiking, it looks much neater on dress shoes than the floppy granny knot.

[@philphilison1623]

Dear Papa John, Love the content so much. The beautiful places you show are stupendous. I offer you the double knot for shoe tying! Furthermore, Olive Oil is the finest of cooking oils. Keeping it in a wrapped container stops the light from spoiling its goodness; believe it or not, it makes a difference. 🥳

[@LostLakes]

Much appreciated Phil!

[@lucerofam5]

Thank you for your content! I go to bed dreaming of the adventure’s you have! Ive been disabled since 2009 and would never be able to go out like this. I’ve binged watched all your videos and happy for new ones🙏🏾

[@LostLakes]

Truly appreciate that and I really empathize with being limited by the body...glad you can get a bit of a vicarious experience here 💚

[@rockers7889]

Yes

[@tumblecat]

That fish was absolutely amazing. The color of the meat looked like Cooper river salmon caught in Alaska maybe even brighter. Well worth the wait.

[@waynedevrou5111]

The thing I learned from this video was from Xander! Thanks for the knot tip. I love simple fixes. Also liked your vocalized inner dialogue. One I have had many times was releasing a fish, planning on eating one I would catch later.... yeah. Glad you got your lunch. Worked out in the end.

[@rialobran]

'Rain' maybe clickbait on your side of the pond, but 'Sun' does it here... Lovely little lake and a beautiful fish I'd never heard of before, another classic 'Lost Lakes' episode.

[@LostLakes]

😆 Thanks Si :)

[@Drainoed]

I just want to thank you for making Xander into the man he is!! Not only are you an outdoorsman, but a true renaissance man!!

[@LostLakes]

Hahaha thanks as always ÐƦǻꀨꋊōḝÐ!

[@Chilipotamus]

Just finished the video, really appreciated that you said 'thank you' before killing and gutting the fish. Showing appreciation for the animals life and death shows a lot of character, and IME makes consuming it just better all around. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you, for appreciating the little things, and showing gratitude for Earth's bounty. Definitely gonna dig through your other videos and see what else you've done!

[@LostLakes]

Thank you again 💚

[@dukecity7688]

I live in Boston MA. I am desperate for quiet - unfettered sky, campfire.. I will carry all your stuff, be quiet and take direction. This is so beautiful.

[@crabbydad8931]

your off-kilter yet subtle humor is hilarious on a few very different levels 🤣

[@aaronsuprick]

“Made it to dinner time …which is also scotch time “ 👍🤪 love it .

[@derekpeacock6428]

Another great video - fantastic scenery and enjoy the accompanying music and not forgetting the humour! I'm sure Xander understands he would not be the same without your guidance LOL! Ah - the meaning of life........I've still not worked that one out yet! Stay Safe.

[@headspacehiker]

Thanks for sharing the true source of Xander's wisdom! (And your special trout.) We are hoping for our special fish in BC, the Chinook to return in numbers here. Time will tell.

[@LostLakes]

😜

[@UniquefxNet]

Lucky day! New Lost Lakes video

[@kitbirskovich1838]

At 6:35: boulders splashing are very beautiful. I just can't help thinking like one of those boulders: "It took me 2800 years to get to shore and now look what you've done." Many thanks for what you do so well!

[@LostLakes]

Hahah I think the same thing every time I use a skipping stone! Thank you Kit!

[@augustoutside5130]

I just caught my first trout. Used lemon pepper to season it. Cooked over the fire

[@nealjohnson1308]

Jon is a great sportsman. He taught me to enjoy the chase not just the fish in the boat! Great video but Back Country Beat Down is still my all time favorite!

[@kellygast]

Mine too!

[@Drainoed]

Jon… seriously. Your channel is just so good. Makes my life more enjoyable. Thank you.

[@LostLakes]

💚💚💚

[@chadbuckingham6771]

I’m so glad somebody finally made a video about how to properly tie ones shoes. Good stuff, keep up the good work!

[@JessicaDuBois]

I just found your channel about a week ago and am hooked. I hope you have a wonderful day my friend.

[@LostLakes]

Thanks a lot Jessica!

[@JessicaDuBois]

@@LostLakes you're very welcome 😁

[@stephendouglas6328]

Hooked! Lol. Thankfully it's barbless.

[@yeah4me1]

me too

[@annemarieacosta8775]

Congrats on your salmon catch ! Beautiful scenic photography ! Thanks for sharing.

[@joshkitchens9884]

Could never say enough good things about this video. Makes me yearn for that life. I've been on the edge of it before but now I fell into the work work work schedule. I want it back so bad maybe this will help

[@vincentrogister5006]

Heavy rain ha too true been noticing that lately great video beauty fish trout are my favourite species love the content

[@TooBusyChillin]

This must have been such a beautiful experience. The aurora trout is a breath taking species! ❤

[@Trent_Collins]

Awesome Jon, thanks for taking us along, the trout remind me of the “ Quebec reds” that we get here along with brook trout. Cheers buddy have a good one

[@lucascady4992]

The rain on the tarp is so tranquil! Sleep like a baby!! Absolutely gorgeous lake and a very interesting Fish!!! God bless you and your willingness to adventure!!

[@devintauscher6201]

Nothing compares to the Brooke when your talking about trouts.absolutely gorgeous .

[@thepuzzledgoddess]

Thank you for all the time and care you put into sharing these trips with everyone. I can’t go anymore so I feel like I am and it’s a great feeling. My Dad taught me to fish (Algonquin area) when I was about 3 years old. My first cast went into a tree and hooked my ear. My best times were spent outside in the rain snow, heat-didn’t matter. Your videos make a huge difference! I feel like I’m out there again. Thank you so much! Love the jokes, too.

[@LostLakes]

Much appreciated TPG!

[@TheOutdoorsman]

That's a goal for when I'm back up there next month, there are several lakes in the gowganda area that hold the Aurora.

[@gold-digger6579]

Tempted to watch a heavy rain video but settled for yours instead. Glad I did, I can only watch so much rain come down. As always I enjoyed your journey into Canadian wilderness. Thanks for what you do. You’re the best as far as I’m concerned.

[@LostLakes]

Hahah thanks a million GD65

[@gold-digger6579]

You’re welcome brother!

[@JLOUTSIDE]

That's how I've always tied my shoes. Am I some sort of a prodigy maybe? Probably not oh well.. thanks for teaching Xander everything he's really applied it well in his work.

[@LostLakes]

You are...the CHOSEN one

[@roggae1981]

Cheers again from Heidelberg, Germany. Keep on doing what you‘re doing!

[@tbgifted]

I was stationed in Mannheim, I spent a lot of time in Heidelburg. I got to go to France and Spain to catch Wels Catfish, that was quite an adventure. I would like to head back there some time, if for nothing else, just to drink good German beer again. I'd rather drink from the toilet than drink American beer. I'll just stick to drinking Scotch or Ausbach when I can get it. There is a place here that will get me Ausbach, they even carry it on occasion. I miss the Germany that I knew back in the 80s and 90s, it is no longer the Germany I knew but I am sure the beer is still the finest in the world.

[@aussiepressconferences.4755]

Love the video, the humour, the scenery, the fish, the tackle and the joy of fishing. Thank you.

[@donaldbennett3773]

I remember the lake from your other videos that is one beautiful lake and the way you cook that fish up this time oh yeah you got every bit of that fish

[@fixthis7283]

According to xander the only thing you taught him was how to untie his shoes without using his hands.🤪🤪 just kidding really liked this one.having a chance to fish for something so rare and that far apart is so awesome especially when you catch it.ty mr.John.

[@LostLakes]

Hahah thanks a lot FT :)

[@karmaclanton5544]

Never heard of an Arora Trout. Very cool!!! Lovely adventure. 😍 Wow stunning!!

[@Sterlthepearl6960]

Alright!

[@dougreynolds2813]

another interesting video, i didn't know about the aurora strain of brook trout; gorgeous fish, i'll be watching more of your content. this is my new favorite channel, everything is so well done; editing is amazing, i'm a fan.

[@ykb946]

Truth be told..I've never heard of the Aurora trout... Beautiful fish! Thanks for that👌 Xander has no idea; How good of a friend you are.. keep it up.😉👍

[@LostLakes]

Hahah he's a pretty good friend too 😜

[@blairwesterman2635]

Great video Jon…thanks for introducing me to the Aurora Trout, first time seeing one, really beautiful fish. Really nice of you teaching Xander how to read too. 👍🏻Cheers!

[@LostLakes]

😝

[@abandonedwest]

Watching a new Lost Lakes episode is the *best* wind-down treat at the end of the day. The struggle is real to not let my attention wander and hit "play" now. 😜

[@daveyboy6985]

The water of the lake is very tannin coloured. Awesome scenery.

[@hooperbloop7625]

That's what it is all about. Catching, cooking and eating your fish. It don't get any better than that.

[@vegaslocal7555]

Wow those fish are really colorful for being stocked and not wild. Looked like a fun trip.

[@nathandenardis3999]

Great video as always. Those fish look incredible. Thanks for always showcasing how beautiful Ontario truly is.

[@victimofcopstv]

Its nice to know there is still places on earth that aren't covered with plastic trash.

[@MMAClipper]

Canada looks like Scotland simply beautiful 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦

[@steddyk]

I had a good laugh at your edit this cast out bit, not sure I have ever seen you bungle one up that bad. Awesome fish!

[@jared9643]

PAROGIES! I moved to the United States in 2008 and that is a food they don't really eat down here. This is the most Canadian video I ever have seen and nothing has made me feel like I've been back in Vancouver like hearing you. Previously, the most Canadian man I've encountered was a dude from Alberta trying to marry my dad's cousin in Budapest. We were both on the wrong continent but we felt like North Americans together.

[@cairnserelli72]

You're kidding, right? I've lived all around Pennsylvania most of my life and pierogies are EVERYWHERE. They are sold by farmers in the middle of nowhere, mom and pop shops in the cities and even churches sell them during their summer bazaar season (their big weekend in the summer to make a ton of money for the church). I can't throw a rock without hitting someone that eats pierogies, and I throw rocks at them ALL THE TIME!

[@JerseyTom]

lol, what?? we eat tons of pierogi here in the US

[@jared9643]

@@cairnserelli72 I live in California, you can find them frozen in the store but never on a menu and none of my friends know what they are. My mom grew up in MO and never heard of them until she went to Canada.

[@trudygentry5859]

Thank you I'm a happy camper and this is so refreshing to watch. God bless you and keep you safe.

[@shaneflickinger]

I liked the evil editor Jon bit. Glad you got your rare fish. Cheers.

[@ianlindsey3616]

Great video Jon.and you got me hooked on the pirogies for the first night of tripping this summer. Pirogies and sausage is the go to and everyone loves it. CHEERS!!!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Ian! Great first night meal :)

[@craigculver1933]

Thanks for taking us along for the rare trout, Beautiful fish. Always enjoy your videos even if it's not pouring cats and dogs. : ) Stay safe and healthy.

[@dwainmcbain5263]

Because I'm a lefty learning from a bunch or righty's that's the way I learned. The square knot is the knot used on the cowboy bandana too. If you double the bow it will keep laces from coming undone as well. That was a cool shot of the water misting off your line!

[@michaelmichael4132]

Watching this video, I found myself repeatedly compelled to rise solemnly to my feet and belt out "O, Canada", or at least those parts of the lyric I remembered. I hummed the rest.

[@haydenmeadors38]

I remember when you fished this lake! Your channel has grown so much! Congrats man!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks brother!

[@wills5047]

Great time Jon! I'm watching this before bed while in Temagami fishing for a week with my two boys and dog. Love your videos as always!!

[@dab1748]

Funny I was just thinking about your last trip to that lake and was telling someone about the trout and voila three years later and your back at it. Way to go so jellous

[@cliffordwright342]

John you are too funny teaching Xander all those things. Did like his advice of tying shoe laces though. Did a Sasquatch throw those rocks😂😂 what a beautiful fish that was That underwater photography is so clear. Trout looked delicious. Thanx for your hard work

[@LostLakes]

Hahah thanks as always Clifford!

[@lawrencewiley8698]

Thanks for sharing, love the drone footage, so beautiful!

[@davecurda2350]

So glad to see you got one after you released the first fish 🎣

[@kingkongqcca]

Hi John! Sorry, long comment incoming. I finally got to try my Amok Draumr. I went out on a 2 nighter canoe-camping trip. You were right, I loved it! And thanks for the tip on making sure I setup the straps to the same length (facebook comment). I thought I did, but when I got in the Draumr, it was dipping on one side, so I remembered what you said and set the straps up more evenly. Fixed the problem. After that, it was only a matter of trusting the inside straps to hold on to and pull myself up with them when getting in the Draumr. Also trusting that I could roll around in it (I'm a side sleeper) without having to worry too much about balance, because it is sturdier and better balanced than it can feel at first. I slept well, had a nice view under the tarp and was bug free thanks to the bug net. I had bought the complete setup except for the mug, "I already had a cool mug" (amok equipment website reference :P) and it was all worth it. Thanks for being the ambassador of a really good product! Cheers to you and Erin!

[@LostLakes]

Great to hear that! Honestly our first night in them we felt a bit awkward but since then we love them more all the time. So if you liked it in your first go, just wait :)

[@janetgordon9010]

always a pleasure to watch your videos thanks 4 sharing

[@j-man2759]

I want to go up north to Canada and explore. Bucket list first.

[@zzz7zzz9]

Which area, eh?

[@j-man2759]

@@zzz7zzz9 where ever the Forrest roads take me my friend. Unfortunately I can't get into Canada due to its vaccine policy currently.

[@TimMik135]

I hope you read this. I bought my first canoe in 2021....an old 86lb Pelican....glad I had her today. I thought I'd canoe to work on Lake Michigan in Chicago. It was only a few blocks - from Foster Ave to Thorndale (easy to track on google maps). For departure, the morning commute was great. Lake Michigan was nearly dead calm, a blazing sunrise, and there were no lifeguards chasing me off the beaches. For the way back, the lifeguards were everywhere making launching problematic. Aside from that, Lake Michigan was very choppy on the way back. So why am I writing to you? The only reason I bought a kayak paddle was because of one your videos. On solo runs, I always felt something was missing so I bought Pelican's lengthiest kayak paddle and CRAP was I happy I had it in that lake chop! I never felt unsafe in that canoe (her 86lbs made good sense at the time) because I felt that the swells, albeit challenging, weren't big enough to compromise my safety but the kayak paddle was HUGE in maintaining momentum which I believe made my commute safer. I don't believe I'll ever get to do canoe trips like yours.....all that wild beauty, camping out, and ruthless weather. But I felt like I really accomplished something today because of your example and persistence. I owned a motor boat years ago (a 17' OMC stern drive, a beauty) but canoeing today was such an amazing experience. Thanks for sharing what you do. I believe you'll be hailed as a classic sportsman that can be an incontestable voice for wilderness. So many people are sloppy, careless, and indignant about nature. You embrace it for it's beauty but tame it in a way that makes one think that nature need not be bulldozed in order to enjoy the great outdoors. I wasn't sure I was going to canoe this summer but your videos got me back on track!! Gonna be buying you some garlic toast! Cheers!!

[@LostLakes]

I appreciate that so much! 💚 The double-blade is a game-changer solo especially when the wind is up...glad you were able to fight through the chop. Such a hassle about the lifeguards...we're spoiled with wilderness here and I seek those places where no one will bug me. Thank you so much for your kind words and support my friend! 🍞

[@waltmoore3095]

I've seen "Biblical Rains" on KZbin before. Usually related to camping trips or offroading. Beautiful fish, in a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheJagjr4450]

Great experience, Thank you for documenting it for the rest of us! My great grandfather wrote an article in 1922 for an outdoor sporting magazine about fly fishing for a scale-less speckled brown trout in the NC mountains.

[@ChrilleCampar]

Fantastic Vid ! Good job ! Really enyoed the Start of day 2 ! Keep Up the good work ! Love From Sweden!

[@LostLakes]

Thanks Chris!

[@smileycamel5635]

I've never seen an Aurora trout, it is a beautiful fish.

[@ChrilleCampar]

Agree , such a sight to behold !

[@SlimeDonkeyTV]

What an absolutely beautiful fish, and the color of the meat! Wow! Thank you for bringing us along on this trip! Awesome video, as always.

[@donaldsavage3699]

Well Brothers thanks for sharing, I know definitely for sure one fish ain't going to satisfy me, so I would have to bring a half a rack of lamb a couple of chops and maybe some hamburgers and hot dogs,, that's what I call camping.. LOL

[@jeffvallentine913]

Never heard of Aurora trout, gorgeous fish,, thanks for sharing. New Mexico has a rare native trout, the Gila trout. It was an endangered species at one time but has been recovered to the point that they can be fished in designated waters.

[@MrKveite1]

Pretty sure this trout is actually a char and not a trout, just like the laktrout is also a char and not a trout

[@LostLakes]

I've heard a little of the Gila's recovery story...awesome!

[@LostLakes]

Yeah it's weird how some trout are a misnomer and are actually char and since the aurora is a colour variant of brook trout, it would be a char too

[@mccluskeyp]

Jontario: I taught Xander everything he knows. Xander: Maxim: Am I a joke to you?

[@LostLakes]

😝

[@judyeverett4553]

thank you for teaching Xander so much. lol. this was a beautiful video. thanks for sharing.

[@davidhamilton5689]

Thanks, you are a true steward of the natural world!

[@pacificpeaks7004]

Beautiful scenery! I truly enjoy your content and love the editing! Thanks for the constant uploads!

[@ultima3345]

6:35 at first I thought it was a shot of a leaf falling off a tree into the water and I thought: "wow what a peaceful shot" but boy was I wrong once it hit the water 😂

[@erikrobles5727]

What was the point of all that??

[@metalhead9849]

You and Xander are hilarious picking on each other...

[@TheBillyAnalog]

Came for the heavy rain, stayed for the mist ;-)

[@LostLakes]

😆

[@P.W.R.]

Lucky you! This is making me want to go fishing now! Spectacular trout, Jon. If you're partial to beautiful trout, look up the California Golden Trout. Those fish are the most vibrant and colorful trout I've ever seen. Both rare and considered endangered. There is only a small section of the Sierra Nevada they live in, up a tributary of the Kern River. They exist nowhere else in the range. There is a broodstock lake and a stream on the southern tip of the Eastern Sierra that the state maintains. Catch and release only, and barbless artificial lures. Those trout are on my bucket list to catch. I'm going on a fall trip this year and I hope to get the chance if fires aren't closing the national forest down.

[@LostLakes]

Remarkable fish

[@P.W.R.]

@@LostLakes Indeed. Trout are my favorite freshwater fish, especially the rainbows, brookies, browns, and cutthoats of the world. Oh, and another great episode by the way. Thanks for the bites of escapism in a crazy world.

[@98midge]

They’re in several other states as well, not just present in the eastern sierras.

[@snakepliskin1185]

Goldens are in the Sierras. Lots of Gold-Bow hybrids in small fast streams. The Golden meat is higher fat and should be eaten fresh the same day - doesn't age well in a creel or cooler. Go barbless if you want to release them with less chance of fatal injury.

[@P.W.R.]

@@98midge Late to the reply, but read my comment again. I said "nowhere else in the range," meaning the Golden Trout are only located in the southern part of the Sierra Nevada, specifically a tributary of the Kern River. Genetically pure Goldens were found in Volcano Creek and some where translocated to Cottonwood Lakes and that area was made into a Broodstock location to help preserve the fish. Of course these fish exist outside of California, but they are native to the Sierra Nevadas. They are not native to the other states they were translocated to. I didn't mean to make it sound like I was trying to say these fish ONLY exist in California. They do not. However, they are native to the range and any other state that has these fish were stocked.

[@alvinheino2624]

Thanks Jon for taking us along, have never heard of the Aurora trout or that this lake exists. Very interesting to watch. --MARLYS

[@jimhanson7476]

Can only wonder how nice the beautiful trout tasted, thanks Jon and take care

[@dhoover5480]

very relaxing. My dad used to take me fishing to places like this in the mountains of east virginia and western maryland back in the 1950's. Especially enjoyed the rain on the tent

[@xrayron1]

The aurora trout, Salvelinus fontinalis timagamiensis, is a variant or subspecies of the brook trout native to two lakes in the Temagami District of Ontario, Canada. The brook trout is a species of freshwater fish in the char genus Salvelinus of the salmon family Salmonidae. It is native to Eastern North America in the United States and Canada, but has been introduced elsewhere in North America, as well as to Iceland, Europe, and Asia. Kinda confusing

[@jeblonskidieankie937]

Ok nerd

[@xrayron1]

@@jeblonskidieankie937 Sorry your not to smart like myself. Maybe you can go back to school and finish 6th grade already.

[@TOOZECRUISE]

Another great video from JOntario. Way to go buddy! What a fish!!

[@halinawiecek2297]

Nice to see you John again, he's so nice to be out in Bush and water catching fish I know you always have a good time be in the nature take care

[@m-bronte]

I hope that one day Xanders knowledge can be put in writing, tis valuable. 🙂 Jon you always cook the fillet perfectly!

[@garyhay695]

It is a pretty fish but it is no trout, thats a char species and a very pretty one, nice place to fish, loving the videos

[@LostLakes]

Yeah it's weird how some trout are a misnomer and are actually char and since the aurora is a colour variant of brook trout, it would be a char too. Thank you!

[@thebeautyofnatureandanimal1771]

That's a beautiful fish and time at the lake. Really enjoyed this episode. Thank you.

[@paulbrandon5735]

I love all your videos. I really want to go back to Superior and paddle the Pictured Rocks coastline and the close in Islands. I spent my youth paddling a canoe, and your experiences bring all that back after nearly 50 years. And yes, you should only shoot the videos in horrific storms- I went back and checked and they all are in either a thunderstorm or a snowstorm. Keep paddling.

[@LostLakes]

Much appreciated Paul! I'm sure you'll be glad to see it again if you can make the trip

[@bloodyeyeful]

Meerkats. They were my 2/3 class favorite science project last year. lol. Blessings all.

[@LostLakes]

Hahah I'm pretty sure I did a project on meerkats at that age now that you mention it