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DSC_5896 Mackinaw (Salvelinus namaycush) were introduced to New Zealand in 1906. They are confined to one lake in the South Island. The habitat is unsuitably shallow for the mackinaw, which prefers deep lakes and cold water. Winter fishing may offer slightly improved odds of catching a fish although those caught rarely exceed 1 kg in weight and are typically in poor condition. Lake Pearson

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DSC_5896 Mackinaw (Salvelinus namaycush) were introduced to New Zealand in 1906. They are confined to one lake in the South Island. The habitat is unsuitably shallow for the mackinaw, which prefers deep lakes and cold water. Winter fishing may offer slightly improved odds of catching a fish although those caught rarely exceed 1 kg in weight and are typically in poor condition. Lake Pearson

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