Also known as
Lake trout, touladi
Where to find it
Deep lakes
Why anglers like it
- It is aggressive
- It is large
- Its meat is excellent
Pro tips and tricks
- It tends to stay in the depths of a water body
- Best lures: hard baits, streamer flies, Sutton spoons, Cyclops spoons, Daredevil, preferably silver or copper-coloured.
- Use a sinking line during warmer months (sinking fly lines, lead-core lines).
- Best technique: trolling
- The secrets of fishing for lake trout
How to recognize it
- Average length: 40 to 50 cm.
- Its body is greyish to black with cream-colored spots
- Its head is stocky
- It has a large mouth with prominent teeth
- Consult the detailed fact sheet (in French only).
Good to know
- Length restrictions may apply
- Required licence : Sport fishing (except Atlantic salmon)