Sometimes called Mackinaw Salmon. A gigantic lake trout, and the largest species of the genus Salmo. The flesh is reddish. Its usual weight runs from twelve to fifteen pounds, but specimens have been taken that exceeded one hundred pounds. The fish has little flavor. Habitat, the cold, deep Lakes Superior, Huron, and Michigan ; some few find their way into the shallow waters of Lake Erie. Mackinaws are bold and powerful, and bite freely; large fish run away with bait, hook, and man. In summer they home in deep water, but in spring approach the shore for feeding purposes. The early part of the year is the usual time for angling. After a bite allow the fish to gorge the bait, and then pull alertly and steadily. Fishing is mostly done with set lines, or by trolling. A gaff-hook will be found useful.

For tackle use rod stiff and heavy ; line, oiled flaxen, same as for large Cod ; leader four feet long, of twisted gut; swivel sinker; hook, large Cod, or No. 1 Limerick Salmon. For fly-fishing employ large gaudy fly. Bait, squids, red rag, small live fish, and pieces of flesh.