Are there different types of Lake Trout?
Three Lake Trout sub-species inhabit Lake Superior. Lean Lake Trout(RedFins) 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. Excellent table fare. Siscowet Lake Trout or (Fats) have a convex snout, robust body, and high fat content. They are typically found in water from 150-350 ft. deep. They are not very good to eat. They are a gray color. They are the Lake Trout found in the lower Great Lakes. Humper Lake Trout have a snout similar to the Lean and have large eyes. They are found on isolated shoals(Stannard Rock, Superior Shoal) that are surrounded by waters over 350 feet deep. They have an intermediate fat content and are excellent table fare. Contrary to popular belief, Lake Trout are caught at all depths in the water colomum. Their primary diet is smelt, lake herring and opossum shrimp. They prefer water temperature in the 49-54 F range. The Spl
