Average Size
1-5 lbs (12-20 inches)
World Record
44 lbs 11 oz
Best Season
Fall (spawning season) and Spring
Water Type
Freshwater
About Brown Trout
Originally from Europe, the brown trout has become one of the most challenging and rewarding game fish in American waters. Brown trout are notoriously wary and difficult to catch, especially large specimens that become almost entirely nocturnal feeders. They are the ultimate quarry for skilled fly anglers and trophy hunters. Large brown trout are apex predators that feed on other fish, crayfish, and even small mammals.
Habitat & Environment
Cold to cool streams, rivers, and lakes. More tolerant of warmer and murkier water than other trout species. Prefer undercut banks, deep pools, and areas with overhead cover.
World Record
44 lbs 11 oz (Tom Healy, Manistee River, MI, 2009)
Did You Know?
Brown trout were first introduced to North America in 1883 when 80,000 eggs were shipped from Germany to a hatchery in New York.
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