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Trout are my favorite fish to catch. On this page, I’ve linked to our best trout fishing content.
This includes a strong collection of tips to increase your trout fishing success, info on trout fishing gear and where to go to catch trout in your state.
And we’ve got a lot of articles on trout behaviour covering when they spawn, what they eat and how many different species of trout there are.
I hope you enjoy the trout fishing content you find here and feel free to leave a comment if there is an aspect of trout fishing you want to know more about or you think that we should write about.
Trout Fishing Tips
Trout fishing is more difficult than fishing for panfish and other forms of fishing. That’s because trout are a wary fish and live in clear water where it is easy to spot approaching anglers. In flowing waters anglers need to approach from behind and use polarized sunglasses to spot trout before they detect a threat. We’ve put together a host of articles with tips to help your trout fishing. These are based on my own personal knowledge or that of our writing team, many of whom are passionate trout anglers on fly and lure.
Nymph fishing is a great way to catch trout, but when you start out it can be confusing. In this article, we break down what constitutes a nymph, the best …
Catching cutthroat trout doesn’t necessarily require any different methods than what anglers would use to land other trout species. The main challenge comes in trying to locate the fish. Due …
Every angler has a fabled hatch on their list. Here in the Rockies, we have the Mother’s Day Caddis hatch, summertime tricos on the Platte, and let’s not forget the …
Some of the biggest trout landed have been taken at night. The largest brown trout (and trout of other species) get that way by being very wary and difficult to …
The lake trout is a very interesting species, and it’s also a blast to catch in the lakes where they are found. Lake trout are quite different from other trout …
I grew up fishing small streams for trout – first with spinners and then with flies. I have done more small stream fishing than any other kind and welcome the …
Brook trout (salvelinus namaycush) are native to North America and are a popular target species for anglers. While they are called a trout, in reality brook trout are a type …
Trout are a fun fish to catch on light tackle, whether that’s lure fishing gear or fly fishing. Usually six pound test line is sufficient for all but the biggest trout, and spin fishing reels in the 1000 or 2500 sizing with appropriately matched rods are all you need.
Our writing team have put together a series of guides to the right line, lures and tackle to use to land big trout.
Trout can be caught in many different ways, from spinners to crankbaits and live bait. Live bait is the most popular approach for many anglers, and in this post, we …
Ice fishing for trout is excellent, and while it is a smaller niche in the ice fishing realm, it has grown in popularity in recent years. There are some great …
Trout fishing doesn’t require you to master the art of fishing with a fly rod and reel. It’s quite possible to have just as much fun using an ultralight rod …
Experience anglers for any species will tell you that there is a huge difference when comparing a cheap and poorly made rod to a high-quality one. The action, power, and …
Trout can be one of the more challenging species of fish to catch due to a number of factors. Having the right gear and tackle is crucial if you want …
Trout fishing is incredibly popular, whether anglers are fly fishing or using conventional tackle. Every year countless anglers head to rivers, streams, creeks, and lakes to fish for one of …
Monofilament, fluorocarbon and braided line: get the top picks for the best fishing line for trout
Trout Fishing Rods (Fly Fishing)
For fly fishing anglers, a fly fishing rod between #3 and #6 weight are fine for most trout fishing situations.
Then you need to choose the right flies to tempt the trout. Our writing team have put together a range of article to help you catch more trout on fly tackle. I’ve written many of these myself as fly fishing is the main form of fishing that I like to do.
Combining backpacking and fly fishing into one trip is a true outdoor experience. The challenges of living out of one bag with the joys and rewards of venturing to far-out …
When the water you’re fishing allows you to use a 3-weight fly rod, you’re in for a fun day. Three-weight rods fit in exceptionally well on small water that requires …
Choosing the right weight fly rod for trout depends on three things: the type of water you will be fishing, the size of fish you will be targeting and the …
Our writing team love writing about trout fishing in their local waters. Below you’ll find a series of state-based trout fishing articles all written by local experts familiar with their home waters. They share their secrets on where to go to catch big trout.
The states in the darker blue color are the ones we have written about. We will update this map as we add content covering the states in the light blue.
All About Trout
In these articles we talk about the different types of trout as well as the interesting habits and physical characterists of trout. We’ve also written extensively on trout spawning behaviour and you can find these articles below.
Rainbow trout are some of the best fish to target. They’re aggressive and eager to take whatever you throw at them. They are hearty fish with large populations worldwide, making …
Brown trout are found in many parts of the US and around the world and typically spawn during the fall (exact details below). Knowing about their spawning habits helps anglers …
Arctic Char are some of the least targeted and highly respected members of the salmon family. Arctic Char are the northernmost freshwater fish in the world and are found in …
Japan is home to a wide range of trout species as well as char, salmon and taimen. From the small landlocked yamame and iwana char in the mountain streams, to …
No trout fishing expedition is complete until you cook your catch, preferably on-site over a flaming campfire. Nothing quite compares to the taste of fish grilled or pan-fried in camp, …
If you are an angler, chances are you have dreamed of hooking a nice rainbow or brownie on a dry fly or nymph. To answer the question simply, yes, trout …
Most of us are familiar with the brown and rainbow trout, which are the key targets for many fishermen and women around the world. But the range of species that …
Trout are a decent eating fish and their flavor pairs well with ingredients including butter, nuts and bacon, along with lemon of course. They can also be eaten smoked or raw. In the articles below we share some hints on cooking and eating trout.
Are lake trout good to eat? This is a debated topic among anglers, with many saying that the lake trout is a subpar-tasting fish, while other anglers are big fans …
Dolly Varden are a great sportfishing target in northern Pacific region. An aggressive and large char species, they are fun to tempt on fly tackle or light lure gear. Alaska …
Tasting different foods from around the world can be an enjoyable and worthwhile experience. You may find textures and tastes that you have never known, and it could open up …
Rainbow trout has a mild and delicate flavor. Cooked properly, rainbow trout meat is light pink, tender and flakes easily. Trout has a slightly nutty flavor and is completed by …
We love keeping tabs on record trout captures. We’ve written about some of the biggest trout ever caught in the articles below covering the main trout species.
Rainbow trout are one of the most popular freshwater gamefish in the world and are pursued by anglers across North America and many other parts of the world including Argentina, …
A 73lb lake trout caught in an undisclosed Colorado lake may be the largest caught of this species on a line and could set a new world record. Angler Scott …
Setting a world record in anything is an achievement that deserves acknowledgment and recognition. In the world of fishing, world records can be hard to set, break, and hold. This …
Brook trout (salvelinus namaycush) are native to North America and are a popular target species for anglers. While they are called a trout, in reality brook trout are a type …
Rick Wallace is a passionate angler and fly fisher whose work has appeared in fishing publications including FlyLife. He's appeared in fishing movies, founded a successful fishing site and spends every spare moment on the water. He's into kayak fishing, ultralight lure fishing and pretty much any other kind of fishing out there.
