The Lake Trout

Cold-Water Habitat

Lake Trout occurs broadly in northern North America and in suitable cold lake habitats farther south. Depth use depends on local conditions. A deep summer capture does not mean the species remains at exactly that depth throughout the year or across every lake.

Food and Growth

Fish such as ciscoes can be important prey, while some populations use smaller planktonic foods more heavily. Those differences affect growth opportunities and body condition. A fish-eating population should not supply a universal diet or growth rate for every lake.

Size and Comparison

The compiled upper references are 150 centimeters total length and 32.7 kilograms published weight. These reference values are not presented as a current certified world record. Retain the lake, measurement convention and record category when comparing an unusually large fish with another account.

All Lakes With Lake Trout

Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Lake Trout records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.

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• 1000 Island Lake Sublette, WY
• 16.8 Mile Lake Copper River, AK
• 1st Lake above Toolik Lake North Slope, AK
• 36 Mile Lake Copper River, AK
• Ackerman Lake Yukon-Koyukuk, AK
• Ada Lake Langlade, WI
• Agiak Lake North Slope, AK
• Ahmakose Lake Lake, MN
• Ahsub Lake Lake, MN
• Alder Lake Cook, MN
• Allagash Lake Piscataquis, ME
• Alpine Lake Cook, MN
• Alton Lake Cook, MN
• Amherst Lake Windsor, VT
• Amiloyak Lake North Slope, AK
• Amoeber Lake Lake, MN
• Andi Lake Copper River, AK
• Aniak Lake Dillingham, AK
• Antelope Lake Copper River, AK
• April Lake Copper River, AK
• Arolik Lake Bethel, AK
• Ashegon Lake Sawyer, WI
• Back Pond Essex, VT
• Backdown Lake Southeast Fairbanks (CA), AK