Lake Trout Lake trout (Mackinaw) are members of the char family and enjoy cooler temperatures, thriving in cold, deep, clear lakes. Lake Trout feed mainly on other fish and minnows in the lake.
Lake trout (Mackinaw) are members of the char family and enjoy cooler temperatures, thriving in cold, deep, clear lakes. Lake Trout feed mainly on other fish and minnows in the lake. An exciting time to fish for them is in the spring and fall when the lake is cool and lakers can be near the surface hitting large lures and flies.
Qualifying length for a Colorado Master Angler Award for Lake Trout is 32 inches.
Colorado Released Fish Record for Lake Trout is 43"
From the Colorado DOW: Lake trout, also known as Mackinaw, are the largest trout in North America. Mackinaws have white spots on a dark background with a deep fork in their tail. As the name suggests, these fish are found in mountain lakes and are usually in deeper water. Anglers also enjoy success with this species during the fall and spring in shallower areas and when ice-fishing.
