Lake trout are apex predators, but they are still preyed upon by larger fish and animals.
Fish Predators
- Larger lake trout (cannibalism)
- Northern pike, muskellunge, and walleye
Other Animals
- Lake sturgeon, sea lamprey, and salmon
- Birds like loons and eagles
- Mammals like otters, seals, and bears
Specific predators vary by location and trout size. Larger, older trout are less likely to be preyed upon than smaller, younger ones.