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The brown trout, Salmo trutta, is a freshwater fish native to Europe and western Asia, but it has been widely introduced elsewhere. Recognizable by its spotted pattern and robust body, it thrives in cold, well-oxygenated rivers and lakes. This species is a popular target for recreational fishing due to its fight and taste.
Length
~50" (max 140)
Weight
~2" (max 27)
Water
Fresh, salt, brackish
Water Temp
12-20° F
Depth
2 ft
Ausable Wulff
Berkley Gulp! Minnow
Berkley Gulp! Trout Worm
Berkley PowerBait
Bivisble Dry Fly
Black crickets
Blue Fox Vibrax
Blue Fox Vibrax Spinner
Chernobyl Ant
Clouser Deep MinnowOpen from October long weekend, to July long weekend
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25 cm
Total length
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Found in cold, well-oxygenated rivers, streams, and lakes
Prefers habitats with abundant cover such as submerged rocks and overhanging vegetation
Juveniles thrive in shallow, vegetated areas
Diet includes insects, crustaceans, and small fish
Spawning occurs in autumn in gravel-bottomed streams
Females create nests called redds, where they lay eggs
Males fertilize the eggs, and both guard the nest
Juveniles remain in freshwater for several years before maturing and moving to larger bodies of water
