Brown Trout are light brown or tawny with pronounced black spots on the back, sides, and head. The spots are often surrounded with a reddish halo, along with reddish spots on the sides.
Diet: aquatic and terrestrial insects, crayfish, salamanders, frogs, rodents, and small fishes
Habitat & Range
Brown Trout prefer clear, cool, well-oxygenated streams. They feed on aquatic and terrestrial insects, crayfish, salamanders, frogs, rodents, 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
Brown Trout can be caught with artificial flies and small spinners. Live bait often includes worms and minnows. Other common baits include corn, synthetic baits that are purchased in little jars, and even marshmallows.
