TROUT

Size: Typically 10 to 16 inches, though fish from 5 to 8 pounds are commonly caught.

Where Found: Native to streams of the West Coast, rainbows have been stocked in cold streams and lakes across the continent. They also thrive in the Great Lakes.

Rainbow trout are active feeders that strike small spinners and spoons, worms, and artificial baits like Power Nuggets. They’re also prized by fly-fishermen, as their keen eyesight demands careful presentations and their exciting runs and leaps make for extreme excitement.