Lake Trout Salvelinus namaycush
Identification
This trout has a gray body with light spots and a deeply forked tail.
Location
Native to Lake Erie
Size
10 to 40 pounds
Diet
It feeds mainly on fish.
Habitat
It occurs in Lake Erie.
Activity Period
Year round
Behavior
It inhabits deep cold water and is long lived. It is active year round.
Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in autumn on rocky shoals.
Population
The population is increasing due to stocking.
History
It declined historically but is recovering.
Human Interactions
It rarely interacts with humans outside angling.
Facts
It is one of the longest lived freshwater fish.
Sources
ODNR academic sources
Fish crustaceans | Deep cold lakes | Lake Erie