

Lake trout are cold-water game fish subject to current Alberta sportfishing regulations.

As the main threat to populations is over-harvest, angling is now regulated.Ĭurrent management Fish Sustainability IndexĪlberta's lake trout populations have been assessed under the Fish Sustainability Index, see: Because of this late age of spawning, heavy fishing pressure can seriously deplete lake trout populations.Species somewhat limited by the small number of deep, cold lakes in Alberta.Lake trout are classified as Sensitive in the General Status of Alberta Wild Species report. Website: labrador LARGE ATLANTIC SALMON Giant Brook Trout and SEA-Run Trout. Lake trout grow very slowly, and often don't mature until they are 8 to 10 years of age.Larger lake trout eat other species of fish, mostly whitefish and cisco (tullibee) relationship irish ex youcangetme retired europe timeline alberta trophy.Young lake trout feed on freshwater shrimp and other aquatic invertebrates.During the summer, the cold denser water sinks to the bottom of the lake and the trout follow it down.

