lake trout

noun

: any of various trout and salmon found in lakes
especially : mackinaw trout

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So, in 2018, IDFG started a restoration project on Payette that involved stocking more kokanee and taking smaller lake trout (under 27 inches) out of the population. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 24 June 2026 In the news release, the agency said its efforts have led to lower predation on native Kokanee salmon as well as more trophy lake trout like Smith’s. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 June 2026 Fishing enthusiasts will find plenty to love, too, as Torch Lake is home to a wide variety of species, including lake trout, smallmouth bass, pike, whitefish, and yellow perch. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026 Michigan Department of Natural Resources The DNR recreational stocking efforts include lake trout, brown trout, walleye and other species at locations across the state. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lake trout

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lake trout was in 1668

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lake trout

noun
: any of various trout and salmon found in lakes
especially : mackinaw trout

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