When Do Lake Trout Spawn?
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Lake trout typically spawn during the fall, between September and November.
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Most lakers spawn during the night and in shallow lake areas with depths of 3 to 10 feet.
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Most lake trout spawn in the lakes they inhabit, even though some populations can spawn in tributary streams.
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Lakers need water temperatures between 45 and 55F for spawning.
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They prefer hard bottom features such as cobble, pebble, rock piles, gravel, and rubble to lay their eggs on.
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On average, a female lake trout will lay between 400 and 1,200 eggs per pound of body weight.
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While they are found in extreme depths during the rest of the year, they can be targeted very close to the shore during their spawning season.
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