Category: Fish

Currently, wild trout and salmon cannot be bought or sold in New Zealand and it remains illegal to farm trout. Can you keep trout in NZ? To legally fish for trout in New Zealand, as well as many other countires, requires a licence. This licence must be carried at all times while fishing. Licences are […]

They are deemed to be a desirable ‘naturalised’ introduced species protected by New Zealand law. Trout’s desirable species classification stems from its cultural, economic and recreational value. Why is trout not sold in NZ? The sale of trout (except for wild trout) is allowed in New Zealand. The reason it is not available for sale […]

The sale of trout (except for wild trout) is allowed in New Zealand. The reason it is not available for sale is because there is no way to obtain trout to sell – trout farming, selling wild trout, and importing trout are all prevented by legislation or the CIPO. Can you eat trout in NZ? […]

Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) were first introduced to New Zealand in the early 1880s. They are descended mainly from Californian steelheads – rainbow trout that migrate to sea and spend most of their lives there. However, New Zealand rainbow trout do not migrate to sea. Where did NZ trout come from? Brown trout are native […]

Like all animals, trout exhibit individual differences in the way they respond to the environment and their ability to grow is no different. This is a reflection of the inherent genetic differences between individuals. Why do New Zealand trout get so big? Why are NZ trout so big? The answer is bioenergetics. Plenty of food […]

The guts of a fish are inedible and need to be removed before cooking. It isn’t difficult to do but if you are squeamish, get your fishmonger to remove them for you. It is best to wear latex gloves to protect your hand when doing this. Washing the fish after gutting is also very important. […]

Prepare trout to be cooked. Select a trout to cook that is an ideal weight of 2 to 4 lbs. (1 to 2 kg). Cut off the trout’s head and tail. This step is optional. Remove the guts from the trout. Rinse the trout with clean, cold water. Fillet the fish. Take out any remaining […]

17 pounds, 7 ounces. The International Game Fish Association All Tackle World Record spotted seatrout stands at 17 pounds, 7 ounces, and was caught in 1995 off Ft. Pierce Fla. What is the Texas state record for speckled trout? While flyfishing the lower Laguna Madre on May 23, 2002, Rowland caught and released a spotted […]

The current state record is a 27-pound rainbow caught by Frank Palmer in Lake Natoma in 2005, whichmeasured in at 37.5 inches long and 26 inches in girth. Giordano has been known to catch giant trout in the Thermolito Diversion Pool. He almost landed the state record in 2020 when he landed a 25.5-pound rainbow. […]

Trout have a short digestive system that is designed for proteins, so while they can not digest corn they can pass it on through their digestive system. Is corn good 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 […]

Casting or trolling plugs, such as Rapala’s, LuckyCraft, Rebels, AC Plugs, and Trophy Sticks is the most productive method in catching these large predatory fish. Using gel scents or oil scents such at ProCure TrophyTrout or Rainbow Trout on your hard plugs is also very effective. What is the best bait for German brown trout? […]

Finely chop the chilli and coriander stalks, reserving the coriander leaves. Place everything into a small bowl, then add the soy sauce and mirin and mix well. Pour the sauce over the trout fillets, then pop in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the fish is just cooked through and the […]

What is Trout Dough Bait? Trout dough bait is a home-made bait, usually produced by using different kinds of flour, and other ingredients, like food coloring, garlic or fish flakes, to boost up the scent, taste, and bait visibility. When you prepare it, it resembles bread dough, and it is easily formed into balls. How […]

Whole kernels of corn also are a great food to use to catch trout. The corn sweetness along with its color makes it appealing to trout. The sugar in marshmallows gives off a sweet smell that entices a trout to sample this treat. What attracts trout the most? Anglers all seem to have their favorite […]

The brook trout is the only trout species native to the Smokies, although non-native brown and rainbow trout have been introduced into the park and today are found in most large streams below 3,000 feet. Are rainbow trout native to Tennessee? Rainbow Trout Rainbows were originally introduced into Tennessee in the late 1880s when logging […]

In Alabama, rainbow trout are stocked in spring-fed Mud Creek in Tannehill State Park, and rainbows from the Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery in Tennessee are stocked in cold tailwaters below Lake Lewis Smith Dam. Are trout native to Alabama? And while trout are not native to Alabama, there’s a very good fishery for them […]

Fish, including trout, is a potential cause of food allergy and atopic dermatitis. Immediate allergic reactions may follow ingestion of even minute amounts of fish. Symptoms can include oral allergy syndrome, generalised urticaria, facial angioedema and anaphylaxis. Can you be allergic to trout but not salmon? Can you be allergic to one or two types […]

Brook Trout. A: Brook Trout are the only native trout in Tennessee, and used to be found all over the mountain streams all throughout the late 1800’s to early 1900’s. What trout are native to North Carolina? Southern Appalachian brook troutThe Southern Appalachian brook trout is North Carolina’s only native trout. Scientifically speaking the brook […]

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 […]

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, […]