Labrador lies at the center of the brook trout’s original habitat and Jack Cooper has built three lodges on three lakes – a fourth was added, Little Minipi Lake Lodge, in 2007, and each lies within the Minipi watershed—still absolutely perfect Brook trout habitat.
Why is this such a perfect breeding ground for Brook trout?
First, it’s filled with their favorite food—mayflies, stoneflies, and caddisflies—which thrive in the lake’s shallow flats, riffles, narrows and rapids. That’s where the big boys are. All their favorite hangouts are right here on this map.
Second, in natural habitats where a prolific species is not heavily preyed upon, you’ll find mostly mature individuals, and until these big guys weaken or die, smaller ones do not venture into their favorite feeding areas. And if they do, they get eaten.
Third, this water’s cold. Brookies are …
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