Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Also called brown, brownie, butter belly
Brown trout are a prized coldwater game fish known for their wariness and fighting ability. They are native to Europe but have been widely introduced throughout North America.
Brown Trout at a glance
- Scientific name
- Salmo trutta
- Typical size
- 12-22 inches
- IGFA world record
- 42 lbs 1 oz
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Cold streams and lakes. Wariest of the trout species. Larger fish become nocturnal predators.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a brown trout through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBrown Trout questions people ask
Brown Trout is Salmo trutta. Anglers also call it brown, brownie, butter belly.
A typical brown trout runs 12-22 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 42 lbs 1 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every brown trout you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Cold streams and lakes. Wariest of the trout species. Larger fish become nocturnal predators. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record brown trout weighed 42 lbs 1 oz.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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