Fishing Species
Lake Trout Fish Species Information
Lake Trout bigfishtackle PM
| Label | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Fish Name: | Salvelinus namaycush |
| Other Fish Name: | mac's, mackinaw, paperbellies, leans, siscowet, lake char (or charr), touladi, togue, grey trout |
| Regions Fished: | northern North America |
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| Additional Information: | Lake trout, also known as Mackinaw, are the largest trout in North America. Mackinaws have white spots on a dark background with a deep fork in their tail. As the name suggests, these fish are found in mountain lakes and are usually in deeper water. Anglers also enjoy success with this species during the fall and spring in shallower areas and when ice-fishing. |