Trout & Salmon
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
FreshwaterSalmonidaeLeast Concern
About
The brown trout is a freshwater fish characterized by its olive-brown to dark brown coloration. They typically have dark spots on their body, often surrounded by lighter halos, and can exhibit a reddish or golden hue, especially during spawning.
- Average size
- 10-30 inches, 1-10 lbs
- Colors
- Olive-brown, dark brown, gold, red, black spots, silver belly
- Diet
- Insects (aquatic and terrestrial), crustaceans, mollusks, and smaller fish
- Region
- Native to Europe and Western Asia, but widely introduced to North America, including the Great Lakes region, Rocky Mountains, and many rivers and streams across the US.
