Lake Diefenbaker Lakers?

[Water Wolf]

I recently read a handbook put out by the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority titled
Fish Species of Saskatchewan. It lists the ranges of Sask's fish species and I found the lake trout's range odd that it included Lake Diefenbaker. I have never heard of one comming from this lake. They must have been stocked at one time.
Has anyone ever heard of them in this lake or ever caught one?


WW

[fishcrusher]

Definate yes for lakers in diefenbaker, and they are huge,  some guys I know lost one that stripped out all 35 lb test.  They dont know if it was monster laker or rainbow.  Thats actually how many of the 28+ rainbows have come out, fishing for lakers- wither thermoclaine or down rigging. 
 The popluation is not high by anymeans, the fish have trouble reproducing because of lack of rock and bigger yet, water fluctuations.  Dep of Nat have made some mid water rock reefs in couteau bay and by quapelle dam, but not sure of success yet.  As for lakers coming out from ice, never have heard of any- just spring and summer.  I bet the quappelle dam might be a hot spot in the fall.  The rock sure goes deep, and lota goldeye over there. 
 hope that helps.  fishcrusher

[adipose]

we seen,last yr.,what appeared to be a laker cruizing in 12ft of water last yr.the fish acctually took a look and swipe at my lure.it was 15+lbs.head and body was to wide to be a bow

[Water Wolf]

Interesting, It would be nice if they got going there. Good luck to anyone who goes for them. If anyone lands one a photo would be neat to see.

WW