Freshwater
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Peak season
- Spring and early Summer
- Length range
- 15–50 cm
- Weight range
- 0.1–3 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–5 m
Habitat
Cold, clean headwater streams and mountain ponds. Requires the coldest, most pristine water of any trout.
Behavior
Aggressive feeder in small streams; less wary than brown trout. Feeds on insects, worms, and small fish.
Best techniques
- Fly fishing with dry flies
- Ultralight spinning
- Worm drifting in streams
- Small spinners
