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Lake Trout

Lake Trout

Salvelinus namaycush

  • 1lakes
  • 164logged catches
  • 183 kg heaviest logged

Lake Trout (Salvelinus Namaycush) is a freshwater fish and the largest of chars native to the lakes in the northern parts of North America, particularly the Great Lakes and Alaska. This species prefers to stay in cold, well oxygenated water and is prized by anglers both as a game fish and as a food fish. Adult Lake Trout usually range in weight from 2 to 10 kg (4 to 22 lb) but some individuals can weigh up to 20 kg (44 lb). Relentless hunters, Lake Trout feed primarily on other fish.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Shiners 17 Large Minnows 5 Shrimp 5

Lures

Medium Spoon 42 g, #4/0 7 Grub 7 cm 5 Medium Spoon 42 g, #4/0 5 Trophy Bullet Spinner 36 g, #4/0 5

Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data

White Moose Lake — 164 catches , best 183 kg

  • Shiners Hook #5/0 Feeder bottom 9×
  • Shiners Hook #4/0 Feeder bottom 8×
  • Medium Spoon 42 g, #4/0 Spinning 7×
  • Large Minnows Hook #3/0 Feeder bottom Shore 5×

How to catch

How to catch a unique Lake Trout? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Lake Trout would be to use Large Minnows on a size #4/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Medium Spoons. The most successful lure is Lemon Tiger Medium Spoon 42 g, #4/0.

Where to find it

White Moose Lake Alberta

Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log

Spawn Sack #124#123#131#139 Crankbait 9 m, #4/0 Medium Spoon 14 g, #3/0 Medium Spoon 14 g, #3/0 Medium Spoon 56 g, #6/0 Medium Spoon 56 g, #6/0

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