What is the record lake trout on Lake Michigan?
39 lbs.
“Congratulations to Atul Mallik on catching the new Illinois record Lake Trout! This beauty was caught on May 31st on Lake Michigan – Cook County using 20-pound-test line and a dodger fly. It weighed in at 39 lbs. 2.6 oz.
What is the state record brook trout in Michigan?
9.50 lbs
Michigan State Fishing Records
Species | Weight | Waterbody |
---|---|---|
Flathead Catfish | 49.8 lbs | ST. Joseph River |
Trout | Weight | Waterbody |
Brook | 9.50 lbs | Clear Lake |
Brown | 34.62 lbs | Lake Michigan |
What is the largest lake trout ever caught?
72 pounds
The world record for lake trout is 72 pounds, caught by Lloyd Bull in August 1995 at Great Bear Lake in the Northwestern Territories of Canada.
What’s the biggest bass ever caught in Michigan?
A 9.33 pound, 24.5 inch smallmouth bass was caught this week at Hubbard Lake in Northeast Michigan (Alcona County), and was just verified as a new state record!
What’s the largest bluegill ever caught in Michigan?
List of Every Michigan State Fishing Record
Species | Weight (Lb.) | Location |
---|---|---|
BLACK BUFFALO | 46.54 | Grand River |
BLACK BULLHEAD | 3.44 | Magician Lake |
BLACK CRAPPIE | 4.12 | Lincoln Lake |
BLUEGILL | 2.75 | Vaughn Lake |
What is the biggest bluegill ever caught in Michigan?
List of Every Michigan State Fishing Record
Species | Weight (Lb.) | Location |
---|---|---|
BLUEGILL | 2.75 | Vaughn Lake |
BOWFIN | 14 | Crooked Lake |
BROOK TROUT | 9.5 | Clear Lake |
BROWN BULLHEAD | 3.77 | Alcona Dam Pond |
What is the cleanest lake in Michigan?
Big Glen Lake
Big Glen Lake Big Glen Lake is one of the cleanest and clearest lakes in Michigan. It is near the small town of Glen Arbor in northeast Michigan. Big Glen Lake and its sister waterway, Little Glen Lake were once a part of Lake Michigan during the ice age.
Are big lake trout good to eat?
Lake trout taste similar to other species of trout. Their meat is typically firm yet oily, and the taste can be rich with a medium fish flavor. Lake Trout is best served smoked or grilled. As far as fish goes, most fish’s flavor can be determined by the food that it eats.
Who holds the world record lake trout?
The lake trout caught by Erik Poland at Lower Richardson Lake weighed 39.2 pounds. The state record is a 31.5-pound lake trout caught by Hollis Grindle at Beech Hill Pond in 1958.