Its name is derived from the Ainu language word for salmon trout. Natives called it Namagonic ("salmon trout spearing place"). The Yellow Dog River flows through it, as does the Salmon Trout River. Originally published in 1976 by Salmon Trout Steelheader, and later by Amato Publications. In 1927, the road grading for M-35 had reached the Salmon Trout River. Salmon trout above soaking into wash blue. Salmon trout are no longer evident, but islands and shoals are everywhere. In 1886, 200,000 salmon and salmon trout fry (young trout) were deposited in the lake. Salmon trout (know locally as "Pale") are also found in the river.