Species guide
How to catch Brook trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
The brook trout is a popular game fish known for its beautiful coloration and preference for cold, well-oxygenated freshwater. It can live in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, and some populations migrate between fresh and saltwater. Juveniles feed on drifting invertebrates and adults prey on small fish and aquatic animals.
Where they live
Brook trout inhabit cold, clear rivers, lakes, and reservoirs with good oxygen levels, typically at depths between 15 and 27 meters. Found mostly across North America and other continents, they thrive in both freshwater and some brackish environments.
Typical size
Up to about 86 cm
What they eat
- invertebrates
- small fish
- minnows
- sticklebacks
- aquatic macrofauna
Best baits
- worms
- insects
- small minnows
Best lures
- spinners
- small spoons
- soft plastic lures
How to fish for them
- fly fishing
- spin casting
- bait fishing
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