10point Posted August 2, 2011 Report Posted August 2, 2011 Are lake trout like the one below good fried? I have been cooking them on the grill but I am in the mood for a fish fry.
DRIFTER_016 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Posted August 2, 2011 Depends where they are coming from. If it came from any of the Great Lakes I would say "NO" as they are way to greasy. If it came from any lake near me in the NWT I would say "Hell Yeah!!!!" The trout up here are damn fine when fried.
10point Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Posted August 2, 2011 Depends where they are coming from. If it came from any of the Great Lakes I would say "NO" as they are way to greasy. If it came from any lake near me in the NWT I would say "Hell Yeah!!!!" The trout up here are damn fine when fried. All mine are from Lake Michigan
grt1 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Posted August 2, 2011 yup, there really good, but it looks like you'll need a REALLY big frying pan!!!
ckrb2007 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) I would say a nice 2-3lb'er maybe......but not a big greaser like the one you're holding......blah! Edited August 2, 2011 by ckrb2007
10point Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Posted August 2, 2011 I would say a nice 2-3lb'er maybe......but not a big greaser like the one you're holding......blah! They have been good on the grill!
ckrb2007 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Posted August 2, 2011 They have been good on the grill! lol....true, I guess enough butter, garlic and spices would kill any taste. heehee
DRIFTER_016 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Posted August 2, 2011 Grilling enables all the fat to burn off, not so with frying as it just holds it in.
mark02 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Posted August 2, 2011 Smoked trout/char is my favourite. Takes a lot of work but it's worth it. Easiest way to cook would be to cut into steaks and grill in the oven (400 degrees for 10 minutes) with a little lemon, salt and pepper. Make sure you remove the belly fat.
craigdritchie Posted August 2, 2011 Report Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) As Drifter notes, lakers are comparatively oily fish, so they are best when grilled, broiled, smoked or prepared any other way that allows the grease to run off. They're not the best choice for frying or deep frying. Ever try them on the BBQ on a cedar plank? Go buy a cedar plank at the grocery store (or use a one-eighth to one-quarter inch thick red cedar plank) that's been pre-soaked in water for several hours. Set the BBQ to medium heat (400 degrees), rub a little olive oil on the top side of the plank, and lay the fillet on it skin side down. Put it on the grill, then baste with this glaze: one-half cup of pure maple syrup (not Aunt Jemima or synthetic junk like that) mixed with three tablespoons of Soy Sauce and a teaspoon of minced garlic. Pour it on and give the fish approx 15 minutes. Test for doneness by twisting a fork in it - if it flakes easily, it's done. It's really a salmon recipe, but it works great with lake trout as well. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes and some steamed green beans or carrots. Beer works, or a chilled white wine (Riesling, in particular) is even better. You can also prepare this in the oven, but be advised it's pretty messy. Edited August 2, 2011 by Craig_Ritchie
irishfield Posted August 2, 2011 Report Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) MMMMMM Lake Trout Deep fried BBQ'd Edited August 2, 2011 by irishfield
hendrix Posted August 2, 2011 Report Posted August 2, 2011 some fish tastes amazing no matter how you cook it
canadadude Posted August 2, 2011 Report Posted August 2, 2011 Smoked trout/char is my favourite. Takes a lot of work but it's worth it. Easiest way to cook would be to cut into steaks and grill in the oven (400 degrees for 10 minutes) with a little lemon, salt and pepper. Make sure you remove the belly fat. Easiest way to cook a greasy laker is to drop the ugly freak back in the lake hahaha
bushart Posted August 2, 2011 Report Posted August 2, 2011 That big---I would'nt Be like eatin a pail of raw smelts in July sun
danc Posted August 2, 2011 Report Posted August 2, 2011 Not surprising you're getting lots of different answers on this one. I've had deep fried Lake Trout that was both the best and the worst fish that I've ever eaten. Quality of the fish (what forage base the lake has) is the key, and determines how fatty the fish are. Lake Superior smelt eaters are the worst I've had. I used to fish Dryberry Lake, just south of Kenora, and the shore lunch Lakers from there were fit for a king. I'm not sure what the forage base was there (certainly not smelts) but the meat on those fish were bright orange and there wasn't an ounce of fat on them.
canadadude Posted August 2, 2011 Report Posted August 2, 2011 Not surprising you're getting lots of different answers on this one. I've had deep fried Lake Trout that was both the best and the worst fish that I've ever eaten. Quality of the fish (what forage base the lake has) is the key, and determines how fatty the fish are. Lake Superior smelt eaters are the worst I've had. I used to fish Dryberry Lake, just south of Kenora, and the shore lunch Lakers from there were fit for a king. I'm not sure what the forage base was there (certainly not smelts) but the meat on those fish were bright orange and there wasn't an ounce of fat on them. I agree I'v eat'en laker from hell, but I have also had laker prepared ok from the great lakes.but like Dan has said if you had Lakers from there natural enviroment forgetabout it.....it is what is
Fish Farmer Posted August 2, 2011 Report Posted August 2, 2011 If that L.Trout is from Lake O, I don't think the dump wants them because their contaminated waste. The only thing I'd eat from Lake O would be a "SMALL" Coho, Rainbow or Atlantic and then in moderation. A Lake Trout that big belongs back in the lake or if dead,Raccoon food. Fun to catch, nice fish. Keep the small ones, safer for you. Eat if you must, but I have a few friends that are Great Lakes Biologist's, and believe me, they wouldn't touch them.
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted August 3, 2011 Report Posted August 3, 2011 i enjoy lakers from smaller inland lakes up to about 3lbs. anything bigger than that and i don't like the flavour (or the contamination).
Fish Farmer Posted August 3, 2011 Report Posted August 3, 2011 I just noticed, was that a charter you were on? Lots of times they want to get you a fish so you don't go back to shore empty. The bottom of Lake O is covered with them like Gobies in curtain spots. Draging a lure and ball on the bottom will produce big #'s. Still a nice fish to catch and have fun.
Fish4Eyes Posted August 3, 2011 Report Posted August 3, 2011 Do you guys think 2-3lb laker from Lake O is ok for eating?
RyanT Posted August 3, 2011 Report Posted August 3, 2011 I know someone who fries his Lake Trout and says it's good. They're only about 5lbs though from a small Quebec lake... not beasts like in that pic. I would never do it though... trout tastes great and it seems like a waste to fry it. Like it would overpower the great taste of trout.
10point Posted August 3, 2011 Author Report Posted August 3, 2011 (edited) I just noticed, was that a charter you were on? Lots of times they want to get you a fish so you don't go back to shore empty. The bottom of Lake O is covered with them like Gobies in curtain spots. Draging a lure and ball on the bottom will produce big #'s. Still a nice fish to catch and have fun. Yes, it was a charter on Lake Michigan. We didn't go back empty! Edited August 3, 2011 by 10point
wallacio Posted August 3, 2011 Report Posted August 3, 2011 Lake Trout are long-lived, slow growing fish that really concentrate environmental contaminants such as PCBs and Methyl Mercury. You might serious want to think twice about eating any of those fish pictured with the exception of the smallest ones. Here is Indiana's guide to eating fish - see page 40 for Lake Michigan...they do not recommend eating ANY Lake Trout over 27" and only a limited amount of fish under that length. http://www.in.gov/isdh/files/2010_FCA.pdf
BillM Posted August 3, 2011 Report Posted August 3, 2011 We didn't go back empty! Famous last words!! lol
10point Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Posted August 4, 2011 Lake Trout are long-lived, slow growing fish that really concentrate environmental contaminants such as PCBs and Methyl Mercury. You might serious want to think twice about eating any of those fish pictured with the exception of the smallest ones. Here is Indiana's guide to eating fish - see page 40 for Lake Michigan...they do not recommend eating ANY Lake Trout over 27" and only a limited amount of fish under that length. http://www.in.gov/isdh/files/2010_FCA.pdf Thanks for the info and for ruining my day. Of course our captain told us they were all fine up to 30 lbs or something.
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