Author: Marilyn Medina

Age and Growth Ranges of the Brook Trout Brook trout are a short-lived fish species with the maximum age typically being around five, and seldom does a brook trout live longer than eight years. What is the life cycle of a brook trout? Reproduction and Life Cycle The male fertilizes the eggs and then the […]

spring. Conventional wisdom suggests that late spring is the best time to catch trout, especially if you’re looking for larger fish. The warmer it gets, the more fishing pressure from other anglers, the thicker the grass and brush surrounding their habitats and the lower the water levels. What month is best for trout? It’s also […]

Feed the trout only once per day and feed first thing in the morning when the water temperature is coolest. It would be best to feed the trout 2-3 times per week or less until the water temperature decreases and the flow increases. How much food do you feed trout? A general rule of thumb […]

However, when you combine lower flows with hot temperatures like we’ve had over the past several weeks, water temperatures rise to levels that can be dangerous for trout. As a general rule, trout are happiest when water temperatures are below 65ºF. Anytime water temperatures in moving water hit 67ºF, STOP FISHING. What months are the […]

The benefits are not as apparent for freshwater species. Fishing in deep water during the day with glow in the dark lures did produce more strikes from kokanee and walleye. However, I found at night that glowing lures may actually scare finicky bass or trout. What color is trout most attracted to? Black suits dark […]

My general rule is any trout over 20″, preferably more like 24″. I caught an 18.5″ brown a few years ago and I ALMOST decided to get it mounted simply because it had such beautiful coloration. What size trout taste the best? around 10-12 inchesIt should now make sense, keep them alive by not using […]

Planning the Pond Determine the size of your pond. For trout, plan on a depth of at least 5 to 7 feet, with a capacity of 50 to 500 gallons. For a larger number of trout, the capacity should be around 400 to 500 gallons. How big of a pond do I need for trout? […]

Where to find them. In summer they can be found as deep as 30 feet. How old is a 15 inch brown trout? Growth rates in lakes are typically faster, with three-year-old Brown Trout reaching 11-18 inches and four-year-olds averaging 13-21 inches in length. What is the best bait for brown trout? The best baits […]

Most often, trout will feed before and during the night of a full moon, so they might not be actively feeding by the day. Is a full moon the best time to fish? The best times to fish are when the fish are naturally most active. The Sun, Moon, tides, and weather all influence fish […]

Use gold or copper blade spinners to tempt stocked browns and golden trout. Try silver blades for rainbows, cutthroats and brookies. When trout are rising on shallow flats, run a size 2 Panther Martin Regular Fly spinner can be a super selection when retrieved just below the surface. What size spinner should I use for […]

There is no advantage in leaving them longer than three years. After three or four years, a large percentage of the trout in a pond will die of natural causes. How old is a 20 inch rainbow trout? In less than two years, these farmed rainbow trout can reach a length of 20 or more […]

6-pound test. The best pound line for trout fishing in rivers is 6-pound test which is a good all-around line for bait and for lures. If you are only fishing small creeks, 4-pound line is best. 8-pound line is best for trout fishing in big rivers where the trout can use the current to run […]

“Stripers will hit live trout,” says Storey, “but I like to eat trout, so I just use their heads. They work just as well.” Rainbows are stocked in the Lower Illinois north of Gore on a year-round basis, creating a nice trout stream for those who enjoy catching small, sporty fish. What does the striped […]

Generally, trout ponds should be 8 – 12 feet (2.4 – 3.6 meters) deep so that the fish can retreat to the cooler pond bottom whenever surface temperatures increase. A greater depth may be vital in cooler areas where the pond surface may freeze over completely during winter. How big of a pond do I […]

It’s a hard no-no. Raw fish is unsuitable for cats as it contains an enzyme called thiaminase that destroys thiamine which is an essential B vitamin for your cat. If cats have too little thiamine, they might experience some severe health problems. Can cats eat cooked trout? Absolutely not. Fish bones (and other animal bones) […]

The best presentations for Bull Trout are ones that resemble baitfish. Spin casting with jigs, minnow imitating crank baits, spoons, and spinners are all productive methods of fishing for Bull Trout. What is the most effective trout bait? An all-round classic bait for both Rainbow trout and Brown trout. Maggots have been a firm favourite […]

When fishing for Bull Trout use a short 3 to 4 foot 0X to 2X leader on a sinking tip line. If you’re using a floating line try tying on a 12 to 14 foot leader with a weight or a bead head fly. Bull trout hang near the bottom of deep pools, especially if […]

Is corn a good bait to use for trout? Corn is a great bait to use as many times the trout you’re fishing were bred to be stocked in the river or lake. Chances are they were raised and fed pellets made from grain, most likely – corn. What does corn do to trout? “Studies […]

Dough balls are a homemade bait for trout, typically made from several kinds of flour along with garlic to help scent the bait. It’s cheap and works well on stocked trout since they’re used to eating similar grains from their hatchery pellets. What fish eats dough? Homemade Fish Bait for Freshwater Fishing Crappie, bluegill, catfish, […]

There was a small stream, with several deep pools where a few wild brown trout use to live. All I had to do was lower a baited hook over the side of the bridge and allow the bread to slowly drift downstream. It took a while, and several attempts but I was usually able to […]