DCHP-3

Mackinaw trout†

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a North American char, Cristivomer namaycush, having important commercial value.

Quotations

1845
No more delicious repast can be offered than a fine Mackinaw trout, caught from the depths of his cool retreat.
1866
There are several varieties of Lake trout, though very similar to one another in habit and qualities; the Mackinaw-trout (Salmo amethystus) being the chief in point of excellence as it is in size; attaining frequently enormous proportions.
1961
The laker (mackinaw trout) is a record. Largest Canadian sport-caught lake char . . . is an 87 pounder. . . .