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Fishin' Facts >> Fish Facts >> Trout Facts | Brook Trout

Brook/Specked Trout Facts

Brook Trout


Scientific Name Salvelinus fontinalis
Alternative Names Speckled Trout, Brookies
Distribution This fish is found in most of Eastern Canada from Newfoundland to the western side of Hudson Bay. IT ranges south to Minnesota and Northern Georgia.

It has been introduced in various temperate regions around the world. Widely introduced in temperate regions of other continents.
Size Max. Length - 86 cm (Approx. 33.86")

Max. Weight - 9.39 Kg (Approx. 20.7 Lbs)

Max. Reported Age - 7 years
Habitat Water temperature is a key factor in determining brook trout habitat. They need a year-round supply of cold, clear water, as well as plenty of cover from overhanging branches, logs, and rocks. Good areas for Brook Trout include cool streams with quiet pools between fast-water runs and rapids and cold lakes and beaver ponds.

Native fish have been known to move upstream in early spring, summer and late fall and downstream in late spring and fall. Some fish are also sea-run but rarely move more than a few kilometers from river mouths. Brook Trout will feed on crustaceans, worms, leeches, mollusks, insects and fish.
What do they Look Like? Colour will vary but generally green to brownish on the back, marked with pale worm-like marbling. Sides are marked with pale and red spots. The red spots are surrounded by a blue halo. Spawning fish sport red lower sides and fins.

Sea-run fish will have dark green backs with silver sides, white bellies and pale pink spots.
What Works When water levels are high, natural baits such as worms and leeches are preferred. As the water gets warmer, the fish come out of the deep pools in search of insects - a good time for fly fishermen! Brook trout will also take small minnow-like lures as well as spoons and spinners.


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