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Old 01-19-2025, 08:07 AM   #3
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Why are the lake trout so long and skinny if they are eating all the bait? Lake trout are slow growers. They have length but look like pickles in a jar. You go to other lakes with lots of bait and the lakers are fat.
I believe because smelt are getting scarce in the lake. It’s an issue that F&G biologist are well aware of….

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