Old Crystal Young Lake Trout Angler
by UpNorth Memories
The Muskegon Chronicle reports that 50 years after the lake trout disappeared from Lake Michigan due to sea lamprey predation, scientists have discovered evidence that lake trout are reproducing on their own on a deep water reef in the middle of the lake.
Lake trout are far from being out of danger in Lake Michigan: Scientists who discovered lake trout eggs hatching on a reef 30 miles offshore of Grand Haven found no evidence the fish were living long enough to become juveniles or mature fish. Until lake trout can reproduce on their own and reach maturity, the species will not be considered on the road to recovery...
If (when) the above article can't be found, read Lake trout making a comeback in Lake Michigan in the Chicago Tribune.
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