ADK backwoods trout

[corydd7]

Taking a shot in the dark but has anyone been to Metcalf or G lake in the southwest adk. First trip any advice? Spinners and spoons?

[Buckmaster7600]

I have fished metcalf a few times. Plenty of small trout. I fished another pond in the area a week ago and see very well with a 3" gulp smelt on a jig head.


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[Salmon_Run]

On 9/21/2017 at 7:11 PM, corydd7 said:

Taking a shot in the dark but has anyone been to Metcalf or G lake in the southwest adk. First trip any advice? Spinners and spoons?

I've been into G Lake several times during spring/summer/early fall with some success on smaller fish. The area is beautiful and access is easy.

There used to be a few canoes stashed near the lake that were commonly used and put back so all one had to do was carry in paddles.

I'm a fly fisherman so I use the common trout flies and streamers as I drift or "troll"; there is also access from shore in some spots if one has the desire to wander. I would imagine small spoons, spinners and worms cast from shore would all be good options.

Great area for overnight trips and/or day trips; if one stays overnight use common sense and bear preventive measures. 

The state stocked nearly 2000 brook trout in 2015 of 3-4 inch size; not sure how they have done since.