Color variations of the Brook Trout include olive, blue-gray, or black above with a silvery white belly and wormlike markings along the back. They have red spots sometimes surrounded by bluish halos on their sides.
Diet: aquatic and terrestrial insects and small fishes
Habitat & Range
Brook Trout prefer clear, cool, well-oxygenated streams. They feed on aquatic and terrestrial insects and small fishes.
Where to Fishing
New Castle County - Christina Creek, White Clay Creek, Pike Creek, Mill Creek, Wilson Run, and Beaver Run Kent County - Tidbury Pond Sussex County - Newton Pond
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Brook Trout can be caught with artificial flies and small spinners. Live bait often includes worms. Other common baits include corn, synthetic baits that are purchased in little jars, and even marshmallows.
