Lake Trout

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Lake Trout

Species Information

Scientific Name:Salvelinus Namaycush
Common Names:Lake Trout
Environment:Lake
Ideal Temp:

About Lake Trout

Lake Trout Fishing

World Record:
# Fish Caught:95624 documented in database.
Earliest Record:5/31/1865 12:00:00 AM and located at 39.03140, -120.01214.
Latest Record:6/13/2024 7:02:50 PM and located at 43.48178, -110.76140.
Common Techniques:Casting, Fly, Jigging, Trolling
Popular Lure Types:Crankbaits, Flies, Jigs, Plugs, Soft Plastics, Spoons, Trolling
Fishing Spots:7389 Lake Trout fishing spots.


Latest Lake Trout Fishing Reports and Spots

Chasing Large Trout on the Snake River & other Jackson Hole Waters - 5/28/2025 12:16:21 PM

There’s something special about chasing big trout in Jackson Hole—especially when you hit the right windows. Whether you’re casting during the (View)

Kenai River Fishing 2025 - 5/30/2025 3:18:24 PM

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers Well it is officially summer here on the Kenai in Alaska and the 2025 Alaska fishing (View)

06.20.18 - Port Fishing Report Update - 6/20/2018 1:31:33 PM

Charter fishing out of Port Washington has become a little more challenging this past week however we are still bringing in some good mixed bag (View)

Lake Michigan Charter Fishing Report - July 22 2018 - 7/22/2018 5:17:06 PM

With July coming to an end Port Washington Charter fishing has remained fairly consistent. Coho salmon have surprisingly stuck around in good nu (View)

Port Washington Salmon Fishing 2019 - Warming up! - 6/4/2019 10:12:49 PM

The colder spring lead to a slower than normal start to the Port Washington Charter fishing season. In May we were targeting lake trout due to t (View)

Snake River Angler Fly Fishing Report for June 14th 2024 - 6/13/2024 7:02:50 PM

Snake River Runoff on the Snake has peaked but the tailwater reach from Jackson Lake Dam to Pacific Creek remains the only section with fishabl (View)

Spectacular Spring Fishing Update 🐟🚤 - 5/11/2024 4:20:04 PM

The fishing has been exceptional this spring at Blue Mesa! Blue Mesa Lake Trout Opportunities for trophy lake trout have been fantastic with co (View)

Alaska Fishing 2024 - 5/8/2024 9:21:16 PM

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Alaska Anglers well summer is here in Alaska and I am happy to report that fishing is has begun! I had a (View)

Open Water and Trophy Lake Trout - 4/20/2024 7:39:34 PM

Gunnison Colorado Fishing Blue Mesa Fishing Report   As of last weekend Blue Mesa is essentially ice free except for a little ice up in the arm (View)

Open Water and Trophy Lake Trout - 4/20/2024 7:39:34 PM

Gunnison Colorado Fishing Blue Mesa Fishing Report   As of last weekend Blue Mesa is essentially ice free except for a little ice up in the arm (View)