Golden Rainbow Trout are a deep golden-yellow in body color, with pinkish lower fins, pink or red tones on their cheeks, and with the rainbow’s reddish lateral stripe.
Diet: aquatic and terrestrial insects and small fishes
Habitat & Range
Golden Rainbow 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
Golden Rainbow 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.



