How to Catch Brown Trout

Brown trout are native to Europe and are such an important game fish that they have been introduced around the world. Many state governments stock local waterways on an annual basis. Brown trout eat a varied diet including other fish and frogs, but they rely heavily on insects at every stage of development: larvae, pupae, nymph and adult. For this reason, flyfishing is the prevalent method of trout fishing.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Flyfish for brown trout year round. Nymphs, wet flies and dry flies work on brown trout, but in different ways. Nymphs typically imitate immature insects that live underwater. Dry flies represent insects landing on or falling into the water, while a wet fly represents the same insects after drowning.

2. Use spinning gear for a different approach. Spoons attract smaller brown trout, while surface plugs catch bigger ones. A jerking retrieval imitates an injured minnow, which is very attractive to feeding trout.

3. Troll for big trout, especially on larger bodies of water such as the Great Lakes. Use diving plugs or spoons. Crankbaits and spinners are also effective.

4. Try for sea run brown trout, often called sea trout. You can catch these fish, who follow their instinct to feed in the sea, in the ocean and after they return to freshwater. In freshwater, flyfishing and live night crawlers are effective. In saltwater, try gold spoons.

Tips & Warnings

• Trout are well-known for their tasty pink flesh. However, stocked and wild fish sometimes lack the signature color. They are still edible, but they don't taste as good.

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