Brook trout are beautiful to look at and great for eating. Catching them requires some knowledge of the places you can find these trout so that you will have a successful brook trout fishing experience.
Brook trout live in brooks. They prefer the cool, clear, running water that is found in most creeks and streams of the Rocky Mountains. Brookies, as they are also known, can also be found in other streams and lakes but they prefer the water to be flowing medium to fast. The cooler water is in the 57 - 60 degree range. Because of the running water, much oxygen is also present.
Brook trout are very similar to salmon in that they also spawn. Trout seem to prefer shallower pools of water when they are spawning. These usually have small rocks and gravel on the bottom. Logs, rocks, and undercut banks also provide shelter for the brook trout. These trout generally stay in one area, so be sure to look for them underneath any of their hiding places. The older the trout, the deeper the pool where he will be found; however, they generally move to a more shallow pool to feed.
The cooler water causes slower movement among the Brookies. Six to eight years is their normal life span.
To identify a trout as a brook trout, look for a nicely streamlined body. The Brookie's large mouth will extend past his eyes. The coloring on their backs can vary, but their undersides are a silvery white. The most constant characteristic of the Brook Trout is the red dots surrounded by a blue like halo on his body.
The Brookie is easily identified by the spotted dorsal fin as well as the distinct markings along its back. While the lower fin is often a reddish orange, you will notice that it also has a white edge running around it. This tail fin usually has a square shape. This reddish orange is sometime a very bright color. When you see this you know you have found a male trout who is breeding.
Knowing how to identify brook trout and find them in their environment leads us to the next important thing you need to know. That is learning the best technique for catching the trout.
One of the most important things you should do when brook trout fishing is to walk slowly and steadily. Want to scare the fish - just make a splash in the water.
If you are in the creek, wading, then go down the center of the creek. This makes it so that you are able to cast toward either bank. Once you can master this technique, you will be able to reach under all the hiding places. You will find trout hiding in these shallow areas. However, if you decide to check the deeper waters, make sure you know that the depth is not greater than your height. Don't want to lose you!
Since trout are voracious eaters, feel free to offer them bait such as small fish, aquatic or terrestrial insects and of course nightcrawlers. If the trout are feeding, they will probably take a variety of bait and also different lures.
Remember that trout can also be very choosy about what they eat. In order to catch a trout, you will probably have to experiment with many types of bait. Watch what they are feeding on and then match it.
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