Brook trout
Salvelinus fontinalis (Mitchell)
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Description
Brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) is a fish native to North America, introduced to Europe. Inhabits cold, oxygen-rich streams and small rivers.
Habitat
Prefers cold, clear, oxygen-rich waters. Found in streams, rivers and lakes.
Diet
It feeds on a variety of smaller aquatic organisms, including fish, worms and insects and their larvae.
Regulations and Responsible Fishing
No reliable general closed-season note is shown here, so local rules must be checked.
No reliable general minimum-size note is shown here, so local rules must be checked.
Always check local association or concession holder rules before fishing, because they may be stricter than this general overview.
🎣 Recommended Bait
- Flies
- Small spinners
- Small worms
📅 Best Seasons
Spring, Summer
🕐 Best Time of Day
Daytime, Early morning
📍 Where to Fish
Small mountain streams, upper reaches with very cold water.
How to catch: Brook trout
Extremely greedy; aggressively attacks bait even in the smallest streams.