lake trout

noun

: any of various trout and salmon found in lakes
especially : mackinaw trout

Examples of lake trout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Over the course of five days, Brian and I hiked some 40 miles and caught (and released) seven lake trout. Stephanie Pearson, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024 That’s allowed the big ocean-native salmon to get bigger faster than any time since they were first introduced in the 1960s, while native lake trout also haven’t seen this much food in decades. John Myers, Twin Cities, 11 June 2024 Abundant produce thrives in the hearty Midwestern soil, and the lakes teem with whitefish, walleye, perch, and lake trout. Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024 How: Early spring is arguably the best time of year to hook into big lake trout with many methods that would be impractical later in the season. Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 14 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lake trout 

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Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lake trout was in 1668

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“Lake trout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lake%20trout. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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lake trout

noun
: any of various trout and salmon found in lakes
especially : mackinaw trout

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