Freshwater
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Hebrew name: פורל קשת
- Peak season
- Spring and Fall
- Length range
- 25–80 cm
- Weight range
- 0.3–8 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–10 m
Habitat
Cold, clear streams and rivers with moderate current; also stocked in lakes. Requires well-oxygenated water.
Behavior
Active feeder that takes insects, nymphs, and small fish. Acrobatic fighter that frequently jumps when hooked.
Best techniques
- Fly fishing with nymphs and dry flies
- Spinner fishing
- PowerBait in stocked lakes
- Drift fishing with roe
