Want updates on new Dimensions content? Lake Trout are the biggest. These beautiful fish are native to the rivers of California, and were even named official fish of the state back in 1947. In fact, it is only recently that people recognized that they were different to Arctic Char. They’re a species of Char that went unnoticed for a long time and then got called “Trout.” Awesome. Wow, I’ve never heard of a Cutbow Trout before. Find out a little about how the different Trout families fit together. They can be golden or silver, depending on where they live. You may be surprised to find that your favorite fish aren’t Trout at all! The short answer is no, it really depends on what the angler likes to use and what they fell works best for them. Photographs of this potential world record-setting Lake Trout began to emerge after Brandon Isaac shared news of this catch on Facebook. Up here in PA there is a albino rainbow trout called Golden Rainbows which can breed with regular Rainbows to make Palomino trout. Bull Trout are one of the rarest Salmonids in North America. Add in the dozen or so subspecies of Rainbow Trout, and there are just too many to cover in one list. Dolly Varden are all naturally anadromous, and the few landlocked populations are the exception rather than the rule. They are the largest char members having later maturity and both low reproduction and growth potential. A comprehensive reference database of dimensioned drawings documenting the standard measurements and sizes of the everyday objects and spaces that make up our world. You answered my question. It lives further north, so the name was borrowed from Celtic, whereas “Trout” comes from Ancient Greek (Thanks, Wikipedia!). Freshwater fish can only survive in accordance to how much salinity their body can handle. Brown Trout have a few subspecies back in Europe which sometimes cause confusion. You’re right, Golden Trout are native to the Kern River basin: we’re sorry if that wasn’t clear enough. It features in the annual lake trout fishing derby of the people of Geneva and New York. They have traveled as far as Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, and Europe – think of them as the exchange buddy for all the Brown Trout coming over to America. That makes sense for Pacific Salmon, but Atlantic Salmon can actually spawn more than once. Freshwater fish can carry a carnivore, herbivore, or omnivore diet depending on their species. Select an item on the right to compare relative dimensions to Lake Trout. Scaled 2D drawings and 3D models available for download. Lake Trout aren’t as varied as Pacific Trout species, but they make up for it with their wide collection of nicknames. I also wanted to focus on fish called “Trout” to reduce some of the confusion around the name and the family. Because of this, I left the off the list, similar to Arctic Char. Cutthroat Trout are the most varied of all North American Trout species, with a staggering 11 different subspecies alive today. Fish need to osmoregulate or maintain the right amount of water in the bodies. If not, give me a little more detail and I might be able to help. The various Trout of North America all look similar and often live in the same place, so how do you know what you’re catching? Depending on where you catch them, they may be called Mackinaw, Namaycush, Grey Trout, Touladi, or Togue. ©2020 Dimensions.com | All rights reserved. As well as the natural Trout species, there are a couple of hybrids which you might find on the end of your line. The typical lifespan of the Lake Trout is 10-40 years. Gila and Apache Trout- rare and endangered/threatened, but classified as different species that other Pacific trouts. People have taken Trout all over the world, including one species which is going from strength to strength in North America. Good theory, though. I’ll update it right away. The world record lake trout is 102 lbs (46.2 kg). By the way, the record Lake Trout is 72 lbs caught on a line, and 83 lbs with a net. Thanks for the comment. Washington State Fish: An Introduction to Ste... © 2019 FishingBooker.com. Other than size, the easiest way to spot them is by their worm-like markings along their back and head, and the white edges on their lower fins. Lake trout can grow as large as 100 pounds, but they can also be extremely elusive, and sometimes selective eaters. Palomino Trout sure are cool. Oct 28, 2019. However, they’re not actually a species of Trout – they’re a genetic variation of Rainbow Trout. Even then, some species are so similar that they didn’t even count as being different until a few decades ago. Splake can theoretically reproduce in the wild. I guess that’s the Char family genes shining through! Select an item from the list on the right to compare related dimensions. I tried to keep this article purely Trout-themed, because it’s a confusing-enough group of fish at the best of times. Aug 11, 2020. North America is a Trout fishing paradise. They’re also thicker-built than most Trout species and like to throw their weight around, making them a favorite for many sporting anglers.