| Rainbow trout are a fresh water fish. They are | | | | streams. Their native region is actually the eastern |
| aggressive fish in that they put up a great fight for the | | | | Pacific Ocean. In recent years, rainbow trout have |
| fisherman. Maybe because of this rainbow trout are | | | | been introduced to several areas including South |
| one of the most popular types of game fish available. | | | | America, Africa, Japan, New Zealand, and in parts of |
| Rainbow trout tend to be one of the most sought | | | | Asia and Europe. |
| after fish out there. Their meat is only one reason for | | | | People who plan to do some rainbow trout fishing will |
| this as the thrill of catching this fish is far greater! | | | | need to know several things about this fish. First of all, |
| Rainbow trout range in size from a foot to a foot and | | | | realize that these fish like to fight and are aggressive |
| a half up to 30 inches in some cases. Their weight | | | | by nature. They tend to be difficult fish to reel in. The |
| ranges from two pounds up to about eight pounds. | | | | angler or fly fisherman will find them to be a great |
| They are also known as steelhead trout, coast | | | | challenge. Also, rainbow trout tend to stay in the upper |
| rainbow trout, or silver trout. Rainbow trout range in | | | | 30-35 feet of water so there are easy to spot. |
| color but most are blue to blue green, yellowish green | | | | Getting into the boat, well, that is determined by the |
| to a light colored brown on their backs. Their sides are | | | | fisherman's skill. But, these fish are a great catch and |
| silvery while their bottoms are a silver white color. | | | | anyone who is interested in doing some rainbow trout |
| You can find rainbow trout in several areas including | | | | fishing, should ensure that they have nice, strong |
| the Great Lakes region of North America and west of | | | | equipment and a good sense of how to deal with a |
| the Rocky Mountains in fresh water lakes and | | | | struggling fish! |