Brown Trout: The Fish That Remembers the Exact Smell of Its Home Stream
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Brown trout
Salmo trutta morpha fario (Linnaeus)
PotoΔna pastrva
Description
Brown trout (Salmo trutta) is a highly adaptable species. Prefers cold, well-oxygenated waters of streams, rivers, and lakes.
Habitat
Lives in cold, well-oxygenated streams, rivers and lakes. Shelters among submerged stones, undercut banks and overhanging vegetation.
Diet
Younger ones feed on aquatic and terrestrial insects. Adults eat mollusks, crustaceans and smaller fish, becoming increasingly predatory as they grow. Lake trout can eat zooplankton, detritus and algae.
Regulations and Responsible Fishing
The closed season is listed as 01.10. - 28/29.02.. During that period, release the fish immediately and carefully.
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.
π£ Recommended Bait
- Flies (dry, nymph, streamer)
- Spinners
- Wobblers
- Worms
π Best Seasons
Spring, Summer, Early Autumn
π Best Time of Day
Dawn, Dusk, Night
π Where to Fish
Cool rivers and streams, pools, under undercut banks.
How to catch: Brown trout
Wariest fish of mountain waters. Approach stealthily and avoid casting shadows. Note: in the Kupa, Kupica and Cabranka rivers, the waters of Zumberak Highlands, and waters north of the Sava, the closed season is 01.10. - 31.03.