Tag: Trout

Like a good recipe, it doesn’t call for much, which is especially perfect for a trout, which simply won’t stand for anything much more than that. I used Granny Smith apples for this. They’re soft and just a bit sour, which I think works well with the trout. Is rainbow trout healthy? Rainbow Trout is […]

A gold Kastmaster has possibly caught more trout than any other lure out there, and should be in everyone’s tackle box. It’s particularly perfect for bight sunny days, when it can really catch the sun’s rays. It’s also a good option for cloudier or browner water, since it will pop very clearly. What color is […]

You should never eat freshwater fish in raw preparations. Freshwater fish are far more likely to have nasty parasites such as the lung fluke, that can only be killed by cooking. Is trout safe to eat raw? Here are a few common types of fish eaten raw: seabass, swordfish, salmon, trout, mackerel, tuna and salmon. […]

What are Speckled Trout? Scientifically known as Cynoscion nebulosus, speckled sea trout are not actually trout but are in the Drum family. Other names you may hear used for them include seatrout, spotted squeteague, spotted trout, and spotted weakfish. What kind of fish is a speckled trout? The spotted seatrout is a member of the […]

How to Eat a Whole Cooked Trout Remove the head by cutting it from the body just behind the gills, and set it aside. Slice open the skin along the belly, across the tail and along the back. Pick forkfuls of meat from the fillet and eat them. Slide the blade of your knife underneath […]

It cannot survive in man even if it is eaten raw. The worms can easily be removed during filleting to make the meat more appealing. The spotted seatrout, commonly called speckled trout, is one of the most popular sport fish along the Texas coast. Is trout safe to eat raw? Here are a few common […]

Do Lake Trout Bite at Night? Lake trout will feed all day and all night long if food is available. They are very opportunistic and won’t pass up good food if they can catch it. The problem is lake trout do rely on their vision for hunting. What is the best time to fish for […]

In Australia, tuna, salmon and kingfish are commonly used for sashimi in Japanese restaurants however in tropical North Queensland, coral trout, Spanish mackerel, tropical crayfish and scallops can be used. Can you eat coral trout? Coral trouts are among the most sought-after reef fishes for their impressive appearance and fine eating qualities. Their delicate flavour […]

Sure, they can see that a bright orange line is orange and a green line is green but they will find neither acceptable. The bottom line is, if you’re spooking fish it’s a presentation problem not a color problem. What color line is best for trout fishing? Best line when still fishing for trout This […]

Sea trout is a versatile ingredient in the kitchen, perfect for both Japanese and western cuisine such as grilled salted fish, rui-be (sashimi that is once frozen), meuniere, and carpaccio. With beautiful orange flesh, it has a refreshing taste despite its fatty content. What is ocean trout? Oncorhynchus mykiss Also referred to as Steelhead Trout […]

Surprisingly to some, fresh frozen fish lend themselves particularly well to the smoking process; you see, freezing causes cell tissue to burst, so fish that have been frozen take on the flavor of the brine ingredients and smoke better. You can really impress your friends by preparing your freezer fish this way. Can you smoke […]

Eels have a complicated relationship with brown trout. It’s long been known that eels eat young brown trout – to the extent that historically there were “intensive campaign[s] of eel destruction in some parts of New Zealand”. What kind of fish do eels eat? Eels eat fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. They are carnivorous predators that […]

Not only whitebait, but smelt, little flounders, crabs, shrimps and worms as well. The best bait for trout in estuaries is a whole smelt. These are often caught in whitebait nets and although they don’t have a pleasant smell this doesn’t appear to be a deterrent to trout. Can you bait fish for trout? The […]

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 […]