Freshwater
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Hebrew name: פורל חום
- Peak season
- Spring and Fall
- Length range
- 25–90 cm
- Weight range
- 0.3–10 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–10 m
Habitat
Cold streams, rivers, and lakes with undercut banks and deep pools. More tolerant of warmer water than other trout.
Behavior
Wary and selective feeder, especially large specimens. Becomes increasingly nocturnal with size; hunts other fish.
Best techniques
- Fly fishing with streamers
- Nymph fishing
- Spinner fishing in pools
- Night fishing with large lures
