Lake Trout wage a strong, determined underwater battle, therefore they do not leap out of the surface of the water like a Pike would. Most of these are taken by trolling with spoons or minnow-like plugs attached to wire-line rigs or downriggers. They can also be caught by fishing the bottoms with whole or cut fish. Lake Trout require cold, clear, well oxygenated water, so they are found almost exclusively in oligotropic lakes. In summer they often move to depths of 50 to 100 feet, but in spring and fall you can find them at depths of 20 feet or less.

Eating Habits

In most waters, Lake Trout rely on small fish like ciscoes, smelt, or sculpins, but in some lakes, they feed exclusively on plankton, insects, or crustaceans. In this situation, Lake Trout never reach the size of those in fish-eating populations.

Age & Growth

Lake Trout are slow-growing fish but very long lived; sometimes reaching the age of forty years. In the far north, it may take 15 years for a Lake Trout to reach two pounds.

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