Rainbow trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum)
Kalifornijska pastrva
Description
Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is a freshwater fish native to North America. Introduced worldwide for sport fishing and aquaculture.
Habitat
Prefers cold, clear, well-oxygenated streams, rivers and lakes with abundant vegetation or stony bottoms.
Diet
An omnivore is a species; it feeds on insects, crayfish, smaller fish, fish roe, and sometimes algae and plant matter.
Regulations and Responsible Fishing
No reliable general closed-season note is shown here, so local rules must be checked.
The minimum size is 30 cm. Fish below this size should be released immediately.
Always check local association or concession holder rules before fishing, because they may be stricter than this general overview.
🎣 Recommended Bait
- Lures
- Flies
- Powerbait
- Worms
- Corn
📅 Best Seasons
Spring, Autumn
🕐 Best Time of Day
All day, Morning, Late afternoon
📍 Where to Fish
Faster river sections, reservoirs, mountain lakes.
How to catch: Rainbow trout
More aggressive than brown trout, often leaps from the water when hooked.