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| Category |
Trout |
| Species |
Brown Trout |
| Scientific Name |
Salmo trutta |
| Other Names |
Sea Trout, European Brown Trout |
| Freshwater |
Yes |
| Saltwater |
Yes |
| Habitat |
Clear, cold, lakes, streams and estuaries. |
| Size |
Most stream residents rarely exceed 5 lbs but in the Great Lakes and in areas with access to salt water, fish can exceed 20 lbs. |
| Record |
40 lbs 4 oz |
| Angling Qualities |
While generally not considered one of the most dynamic fighters, the Brown Trout fills an important niche in many parts of the country. It has great potential to reach large sizes in lake and ocean habitats, and also considered a crafty opponent where it inhabits smaller streams in rivers. |
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