How to Identify
Look for the white halo-like rings that surround gray, black, or red spots covering their sides and upper fins. Their small adipose fin (fin on top near tail) has lots of spots, but their tail fin is nearly spotless.
Habitat
Brown Trout are not native to Wisconsin. In 1883, anglers brought them from their native homes in Europe and western Asia and stocked them in North American waters. Today, you can find them hiding under rocky ledges or in deep pools of Wisconsin's rivers and streams and in Lake Michigan. They eat crayfish, insects, worms, and small fish.
Fishing for Brown Trout
Brown Trout love mayflies! Fish inland streams during mid-May to mid-June using dry flies. Be ready for a challenge! Brown Trout can be very wary and spook easily.
Common Catch Size is 16" and 2 pounds. Be sure to check regulations for legal catch size and seasons.