Rainbow Trout
These fish are named after their pinkish stripe along their sides. They also have black spots that cover the
silvery flanks and the tail. Rainbow trout are very acrobatic, known for their spectacular jumps once they are
hooked. They are a favorite of most fishermen because they taste great and provide excellent fights. Rainbow
trout can grow to some very large sizes. The world record is over 30 pounds. Rainbow trout are found in most
states from coast to coast except some of the far southern states. They are also found throughout the western
part of the country and much of western Canada.
Brown Trout
Often called German brown trout, these fish have light brownish or yellowish flanks with black and orange spots.
They usually have a yellowish color on the lower part of their body. Brown trout have a few scattered spots on
the tail or none at all. Brown trout are a beautiful fish and they can also grow very big. The world record is over
40 pounds. Brown trout are found throughout the United States from coast to coast. The very southern states do
not have brown trout.
Brook Trout
These fish have light spots and some red spots with blue halos on their brownish to greenish sides. Pale,
wormlike markings are located on their back. The leading edges of the lower fins have white borders. Brook trout
are much smaller than the other stream trout. The world record is over 14 pounds, however, most fish are in the
6 to 12 inch range. Brook trout are found in the western United States and Canada as well as in the eastern
United States and Canada.
Cutthroat Trout
They are named for the reddish orange slash marks on their throat. They have spots on their sides and their tail
is covered with black spots. Their sides are a yellowish color. Cutthroat trout can grow to very large sizes with a
world record over 40 pounds. Cutthroat trout are most commonly found out west. The western United States and
Canada are the areas where cutthroat trout thrive.
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