Brook Trout Details

Brook Trout Source: Raver, Duane. http://images.fws.gov. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
  • Water Type: freshwater
  • Latin Name: Salvelinus fontinalis
  • Common Names: Aurora Trout, Brookie, Coaster, Common Brook Trout, Eastern Brook Trout, Mountain Trout, Mud Trout, Sea Trout, Speck Trout
  • Water Temp: the coldest streams and lakes
  • World Record: 14 lbs, 8 oz., from the Nipigon River in Ontario, in July 1916 by Dr. W.J. Cook.
  • Last Modified By: baystateangler on 04/29/15 06:29 AM
  • Ask about Brook Trout in our forum

Photos

... gottalovelures posted in MA
0
5y
... cstemsh posted in SC
0
7y
... baystateangler posted in MA
2
7y
... nhamateurangler posted in NH
0
8y
... nhamateurangler posted in NH
0
8y
... baystateangler posted in MA
2
8y

Baits and Tackle for Brook Trout

Dry Fly Check Prices

  • Various, and worms

Brook Trout Description

Native to the East coast of the United States. This species is really a member of the Char family and is not a true "trout."
They are olive-green to dark brown on the back, lighter on the sides, and silvery white on underside.
Pale spotting; blue halos surround small red spots on the sides, worm-like markings (vermiculation) on the back, and dorsal fin are lacking in other salmonids. The edges of the lower fins have white margins.
All colors intensify at spawning time.

-Massachusetts State Record is 10 lbs 0 oz caught by Peter Harand in 2008 at Ashfield Lake Ashfield, MA

Find Brook Trout in PA

Stay Updated

Sign up for our weekly newsletter for information on Brook Trout fishing in Pennsylvania right in your inbox. You'll also receive community updates, invites to try new features and promotions from our partners.

PA Fish Finder

Social Links