Features: The lake trout is not particularly colorful – usually gray with large pale spots – and can be distinguished from other trout by its deeply-forked tail. Lake trout, despite the common name, is not actually a trout but a member of the closely related char group. They can reach weights of 20 pounds.

Habitat:  These aggressive, fish-eating char are popular sport fish found in deep, cold water with plenty of oxygen and proper spawning areas. There also must be abundant forage fishes for them to eat.  

Techniques: Many anglers target lake trout in the spring, when they hang out closer to the surface. At other times of the year, anglers troll in deep, cool waters to find lake trout.