Web updates are intermittent, not continuous, therefore some dynamic information such as legal status may not be absolutely current. It is possible that a reproducing population exists in Heron Lake. This species prefers deep cold lakes where it usually remains on or near the bottom. Spawning occurs over rubble or gravel. The males select a spawning site from shallow to relatively deep water.
Lake trout feed in deeper waters.
They are known to feed on minnows, suckers, and other salmonids. As size increases, their prey is larger zooplankton and small, benthic invertebrates, particularly Chironomidae. See Comments On Environmental Associations Egg Water Temp. Egg See Comments On Environmental Associations General Water Temp. General Water Temp.