The lake char from Lake Zug, known as “Rötel,” is a rare delicacy.
The lake char from Lake Zug, known as “Rötel,” is a rare delicacy.
Whether filleted or gently poached whole in white wine, it is served with a herb sauce made from the poaching liquid, along with rice or boiled potatoes. But only for a few weeks starting in mid-November, when the cantonal government authorizes the catch of roach. During this time, various specialty restaurants around Lake Zug and Lake Ägeri feature roach on their menus.