Trout & Salmon
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
AnadromousSalmonidaeLeast Concern
About
Rainbow trout are freshwater fish characterized by a streamlined body and a pink or red stripe running along their lateral line. They are active predators, known for their leaping ability and fight when hooked by anglers.
- Average size
- 10-30 inches, 1-10 lbs (can exceed 20 lbs in some environments)
- Colors
- Olive green to bluish on the back, silvery sides, pink or red lateral stripe, black spots on the body and fins
- Diet
- Insects, crustaceans, small fish, and fish eggs
- Region
- Western North America (native), widely introduced throughout North America and other continents