Trout, Lake

Waters where found: Freshwater deep lakes; Canada, Alaska, and the Great Lakes; introduced into other northern lakes

Description: Bullet-shaped body; fins have white leading edges and light-colored spots on a dark gray to brown body

Record Weight: 72 lbs.

Average Weight: 15–30 lbs.

Best bait: Live minnows, spoons, and plugs; trolled with downriggers

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