Lake trout tend to grow at a very slow pace, which is why the record for Pactola is about 30 pounds, while in the Deerfield, the larger fish tend to be 5-6 pounds with a few larger exceptions.

GF&P has confirmed the 30-pound lake trout taken Jan. 23 at Pactola Reservoir by Rapid City angler Aaron Jones as the new state record. GF&P officials figured it was, but had to wait until it was ...