Stannard Rock Fishing — Fish Of Stannard Rock

Lake Trout

Three Lake Trout sub-species inhabit Lake Superior and Stannard Rock. Lean Lake Trout(RedFins) inhabit shallower inshore water generally from 40-220 ft. deep. They have a straight pointed snout, slender body, and low fat content. Usually more colorful than their offshore cousins. Excellent table fare. Siscowet Lake Trout or (Fats) have a convex snout, robust body, and high fat content. They are typically found in water from 150-350 ft. deep. They are not very good to eat. They are a gray color. They are the Lake Trout found in the lower Great Lakes. Humper Lake Trout have a snout similar to the Lean and have large eyes. They are found on isolated shoals(Stannard Rock, Superior Shoal) that are surrounded by waters over 350 feet deep. They have an intermediate fat content and are excellent table fare. Contrary to popular belief, Lake Trout are caught at all depths in the water colomum. Their primary diet is smelt, lake herring and opossum shrimp. They prefer water temperature in the 49-54 F range. The Splake is a crossbred Lake Trout and Brook Trout which are cousins. They cannot reproduce. They are very good to eat. They look similar to the Lean Lake Trout and have wormy marks on their back. Lake trout account for over 95% of the fish caught at Stannard Rock. If want to catch species other than Lake Trout you will have to cast spoons, spinners, or troll high lines. And they are few and far between.

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Steelhead

Steelhead are Rainbow Trout that live in Lake Superior all of their life except for spawning in the tributaries. They are basically bug eaters and are found at the top of the water column. Generally caught while casting spoons or spinners or trolling.

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Atlantic Salmon

Very similar to a Steelhead or Brown Trout. There are very few in Lake Superior but a few have been caught at Stannard Rock. Unlike the Pacific Salmon they do not die after spawning. Generally will only hit very small spinners or spoons. They will give you the fight of a lifetime much like a Steelhead.

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Pacific Salmon

King Salmon, Coho Salmon, and Pink Salmon are also caught occasionally at Stannard Rock. Again, generally, trolling or casting spoons or spinners.

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