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Brown Trout Information
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Brown Trout (Salmo trutta or German Brown Trout)
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Appearance
The average length of the brown trout is 16 inches and generally they weigh only a few pounds. In streams the coloring is a light brown with silvery sides and pronounced black spots on the back whereas in large lakes or in the sea the overall coloration is silvery.

Range
The brown trout is native to Europe and western Asia and was introduced into North America in 1883. It can be found in most waters in Canada with the exeption of Prince Edward Island and Manitoba.

Reproduction
Brown trout spawn in late autumn to early winter in shallow, gravelly waters. The female digs the redd where she lays about 2000 eggs. This species is carnivorous and feed on insects, crustaceans especially crayfish, molluscs, salamanders, frogs and rodents.

Sporting Fish
The brown trout is a marvelous sport fish but has a harder mouth which makes it more difficulet to catch. Th flesh is tasty and delicious.

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