Lake Trout (Noun)
Meaning 1
Large fork-tailed trout of lakes of Canada and the northern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Lake trout are a popular game fish in the northern United States and Canada due to their impressive size and flavorful flesh.
- The lake trout population in the Great Lakes has been declining due to habitat loss and invasive species.
- In the cold waters of Lake Superior, lake trout can live up to 20 years and grow up to 40 pounds.
- Lake trout are often targeted by ice fishermen in the winter months when they congregate in shallower waters.
- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has implemented regulations to protect the lake trout population in Lake Michigan.