Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
Common Names
Lake Trout, Laker, Grey Trout, Mackinaw, Great Lakes Trout
Lake Michigan Sport Catch in Wisconsin
100,000 per year
Preferred Temperature Range
48-52 °F
Length
17-36 inches
Weight
3-30 pounds
State Record
6/1/57: 3 pounds, 4 oz. Big Green Lake, Green lake County
Identification
Lake trout are distinguished by having a deeply forked tail, the inside of their mouth white, and 10-11 rays in their anal fin. The color of the lake trout varies from light green or grey to dark green or almost black with light spots and worm-like markings on their back and sides.
