Siscowet Lake Trout

The Siscowet Lake Trout have higher fat content and and can live up to depths of 600ft!!!

Pelagic Lake Trout

The pelagic are a lean lake trout that get their name from the part the lake they inhabit the pelagic zone.

Mistassini (Dark Lean)

This unique fish are the darkest variation of lake trout and some can even appear almost entirely black.

Humper Lake Trout

These fish can, like the Mistassini can be very dark. They are short and fat and live on remote rocky humps (Hints the name humper)!!!

Red Fin Lake Trout

Lean Lake Trout (Red Fins) inhabit shallower inshore water generally from 40-220 ft. deep. They have a straight pointed snout, slender body, and low fat content. Usually more colorful than their offshore cousins.

Whats the variation in your lake?

    Most lake trout populations have different types and may be combinations of various types depending on the hatchery they came from as well as natural variations like Splakes. The best way to find what kinds live in your lakes is to research the hatcheries the fish have come from. This can improve your success with lake trout fishing by bettering your understanding of which area of the lake each kind prefers.