Photo courtesy of Lake Minnewanka Guided Fishing
In Lake Minnewanka, lake trout are “denizens* of the deep and top of the food chain,” according to fishing guide Jeff Perodeau. Indeed, trophies can grow to 20 kg (50 lbs)—although the average catch is 1 to 1.5 kg (2 to 3.5 lbs). *denizen (den-uh-zuhn) noun:?dweller; inhabitant. — JW