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| Michigan Trout Fishing | |
| Trout Fishing in Michigan The 5 primary trouts are the rainbow, brook, brown, cutthroat and lake trout. Brown trout are considered the most difficult to catch and brookies are the easiest. Pure cold water is key to survival of the trouts and the brook trout is the most sensitive to temperature. The others are comfortable in slightly warmer waters. Trout Fishing Lakes In Michigan Cold, clear water creates ideal conditions for trout. And, Michigan has lots of it. Aside from the rivers and streams containing trout there are quite a number of larger lakes with healthy trout populations. These lakes include Black Lake, Brevoort Lake, Burt Lake, Crystal Lake, Elk Lake, Higgins Lake, Indian Lake, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigamme, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Manistique Lake, Mullett Lake and Torch Lake. Michigan Department of Natural Resources stock trout in waters across the state. Visit their website for details and information regarding trout stockings in Michigan. The Michigan state record brook trout was taken out of Clear Lake and the state record for brown trout and rainbow trout both came from Lake Michigan. Lake Superior gave up the state record for lake trout. The state record tiger trout came from North Branch Manistee River. Rainbow Trout
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42 lbs - 2 oz |
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26 lbs - 8 oz |
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52 - 68 Degrees |
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Prefers generally clear flowing waters with turbulence for oxygenation over gravel, rock or sandy bottoms. |
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BROOK TROUT |
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14 lbs - 8 oz |
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9 lbs - 8 oz |
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52 to 64 Degrees |
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Prefers clear cold water with moderate current over gravel, rocks or sand. |
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BROWN TROUT |
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40 lbs - 4 oz |
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34 lbs - 10 oz |
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56 - 64 Degrees |
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Prefers slightly stained cool water with minimum current over rock or sandy bottoms with heavy cover. |
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LAKE TROUT |
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72 lbs - 0 oz |
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61 lbs - 8 oz |
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52 - 68 Degrees |
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Prefers clear to slightly stained water with significant depths and sandy bottoms in the shallows. |
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