Professional Anglers Association

Brown Trout details- Salmo Trutta

DESCRIPTION - The average length of the brown trout is 16 inches and generally they weigh only a few pounds. In streams the coloring is a light brown with silvery sides and pronounced black spots on the back whereas in large lakes or in the sea the overall coloration is silvery.

DISTRIBUTION - The brown trout is native to Europe and western Asia and was introduced into North America in 1883. It can be found in most waters in Canada with the exeption of Prince Edward Island and Manitoba.

BIOLOGY - Brown trout spawn in late autumn to early winter in shallow, gravelly waters. The female digs the redd (nest) where she lays about 2000 eggs. This species is carnivorous and feed on insects, crustaceans especially crayfish, molluscs, salamanders, frogs and rodents.

Identifying characteristics: Two dorsal fins including one adipose fin, broad square tongue with 11-12 large teeth, light pectoral fins, squire tail, 9-10 rays in the anal fin.