Category: Fish

38-pound. Calvin Johnston of Olathe, Kansas, caught this 38 pound, 7 ounce brown trout — a record for the White River of Arkansas. What is the biggest trout caught in Arkansas? Arkansas State Fishing Records Species Weight Date Trout, Brown* 40 lbs., 4 oz. 05/09/1992 Trout, Cutthroat 10 lbs., 2 oz. 09/29/2018 Trout, Lake 11 […]

All brown trout in the Little Red River are of wild origin, and in the Beaver, Bull Shoals and Norfork tailwaters on the White River, significant brown-trout reproduction occurs. Are there trout in the White River? The White River System in Arkansas is famous for the world record brown trout that inhabit its waters. The […]

Brown trout can reproduce successfully in Arkansas, but rainbow trout populations require annual stockings. Do rainbow trout reproduce in Arkansas? All brown trout in the Little Red River are of wild origin, and in the Beaver, Bull Shoals and Norfork tailwaters on the White River, significant brown-trout reproduction occurs. (Natural reproduction of rainbow trout also […]

Goldfish aren’t predators, so they don’t attack other fish in order to eat them. Does goldfish eat other fish? Goldfish by nature are not aggressive, and are not predatory. The short answer would be, “No, they don’t eat each other“. What fish will goldfish not eat? Avoid aggressive fish that will pick on your goldfish. […]

Cotter. Cotter, in northern Arkansas, is the Trout Capital of the USA. White River trout fishing, fishing guides, fly shops, and resorts are available year-round. What is the trout fishing capital of Arkansas? Cotter, Arkansas – Trout Capital USA offers year-round trout fishing with all four seasons producing almost equal success. Call 1-800-364-GAME (4263) to […]

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 […]

Its head and mouth are unusually large for salmonids, giving it its name. Bull trout have been recorded measuring up to 103 cm (41 in) in length and weighing 14.5 kg (32 lb). What is the biggest bull trout? adjective. 1. Of, being, located at, or forming the top: loftiest, top, topmost, upmost, uppermost. What […]

Effective trolling lures for both rainbow and bull trout are Luhr Jensen Krocodile spoons, Apex Hot Spot Trolling Lures, and Tomic or Lyman plugs (the four-inch size mimics the lake’s one-year-old kokanee). Another great method for catching rainbow trout in Kootenay Lake is trolling bucktails. What is the best bait for bull trout? The best […]

The Gerrard Rainbow Trout is native to the West Kootenay and is the largest rainbow trout in the world. The fish is named after the ghost town of Gerrard situated on the south end of Trout Lake just east of upper Arrow Lake where they spawn in a short 300-m section of the Lardeau River. […]

Adult Bull Trout like their food in big bites, so the majority of their food is other fish. But, young Bull Trout up to about 16-inches in length often feed very much like rainbow or cutthroat trout. Their diet is mostly aquatic insects. Sometimes young Bull Trout are caught while fishing dry flies. What do […]

Description. The bull trout, not really a true trout, is actually a char species with a relatively large head and jaw from which the term “bull” originated. This species has a slightly forked tail and is typically olive- green to blue-grey in colour, although lake-dwelling bull trout can have silvery sides. What is a big […]

The bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) is a char of the family Salmonidae native to northwestern North America. Historically, S. confluentus has been known as the “Dolly Varden” (S. Bull trout Genus: Salvelinus Species: S. confluentus Binomial name Salvelinus confluentus Suckley, 1859 Are bull trout and Dolly Varden the same? Bull trout and Dolly Varden are […]

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 […]

All the local rivers on BC’s south coast are home to bull trout and offer fishing opportunities during the winter months. These include the Harrison River, Vedder River, Upper Pitt River, Lillooet River, Squamish River and Cheakamus River. Can you keep bull trout in British Columbia? Bull Trout in British Columbia are protected under the […]

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 […]

Do large trout fight harder? In my experience, on average large trout fight harder than smaller fish, but it is no guarantee. Some trout are simply harder fighters. I have caught several large trout which were actually quite docile, while some smaller trout fought with a lot of energy. What trout fight the hardest? Tiger […]

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) […]

To debone a trout, first cook it completely, which loosens the connective tissues and makes it easier to debone. Then, use a knife to make a small cut at the base of the trout’s tail, where the filet begins. Next, hold the flesh down while you pull the tail up and away from the trout […]

Farmed Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout are safe for sushi and sashimi. Is trout safe to eat raw? Here are a few common types of fish eaten raw: seabass, swordfish, salmon, trout, mackerel, tuna and salmon. Other types of seafood, like shrimp, crab, scallops, eel and octopus are also widely and safely eaten raw. Can […]

Hold the tail and then use your knife to gently push the meat down. The cooked trout will split into two parts with the bones sticking to one side. Flip the fish over so that the bones are facing up and then starting near the tail grab the spine and gently lift – you will […]