Close up of a Salmon

Are Trout and Salmon Related?

Trout and salmon are both a part of the Salmonidae family. They mainly comprise two different genera with trout in the Oncorhynchus genus and salmon in the Salmo genus. Both trout and salmon have species that are freshwater, marine, and diadromous – migratory between salt and freshwater.

Can you Catch Trout with Worms?

Ever asked yourself the question, “Can you catch trout with worms?” Red worms are perfect for catching trout due to their size. They are also the most cost-effective worm. If you do not wish to use live bait, using natural-colored plastic worms is an idea because they are successful at intriguing the trout without making…

What is Rainbow Trout’s Favorite Food?

  Have you ever asked yourself what is rainbow trout’s favorite food? Rainbow trout can consume anything from insects to minnows, fish eggs, and earthworms. Young rainbow trout feed on water fleas and then, as adults, aquatic (water) insects like caddisflies, mayflies, and midges. They gradually incorporate bigger fish into their diet as they get…

7 Recipes for Trout Fish (You’ll Die For)

Trout is light and flakey with a mild taste similar to catfish, making it extremely versatile, and can be cooked in several different ways including grilled, poached, pan-seared, fried, smoked, and baked. Read on for some great recipes for trout fish. Here are 7 of our favorite recipes for trout fish that provide a flavorful and…

Can you Trout Fish at Night?

Night can be a very lucrative time to fish for trout. Trout may even be more active at night than during the daytime if the weather is clear and sunny. Trout like cold, dark waters so will stay inactive on a warm, sunny day and come out at night to feed. Brown trout are especially…

What to Catch Rainbow Trout With

Trout are carnivores, so it’s best to present live bait to them. You can catch them using cutworms, dry flies, salmon eggs, soft plastics, lures, and power baits. Trout is also a great sporting fish with good fighting ability – they are extremely fun to catch because they usually run and jump once they are…

Rainbow Trout caught on a river

Where are Rainbow Trout Found?

You can find rainbow trout in many countries including the Northwest coast of America, as well as in different parts of Europe and Mexico. Unlike Brown Trout, they can adapt to slightly warmer water than their native range. They also have the advantage of spawning several times during their lifetime, which makes them ideal for…

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