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Freshwater fish

Lake trout

Salvelinus namaycush

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Lake trout
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Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

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Fishing rules

The regulation holds no separate minimum size or closed season entry for this species. The provisions for Türkiye as a whole apply.

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Species profile

Lake trout
Scientific name
Salvelinus namaycush
Water type
Freshwater
Other names
Lake trout

Frequently asked questions

Which seas is Lake trout found in?

In our records Lake trout appears in these seas: Lakes and rivers — Switzerland, Lakes and rivers — Southern Norway, Lakes and rivers — Southern Sweden, Lakes and rivers — Central Sweden, Lakes and rivers — Jämtland and Västernorrland (Sweden), Lakes and rivers — Västerbotten (Sweden).

In which months is Lake trout at its peak?

Peak periods by sea: Lakes and rivers — Switzerland May, July, October; Lakes and rivers — Southern Norway January, March, April, May, June, October; Lakes and rivers — Västerbotten (Sweden) September–June; Lakes and rivers — Jämtland and Västernorrland (Sweden) September–June; Lakes and rivers — Central Sweden September–June; Lakes and rivers — Southern Sweden April, May, October, November.

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