Review Fishing Guide for current rules and regulations » Diet:īrook trout have been described as voracious feeders with the potential to consume large numbers seasonally available mayflies, stoneflies and other aquatic insects as well as terrestrial insects. Brook trout are widespread across the northern portion of the state, especially in the Upper Peninsula, where any stream that runs clear and cold is likely to hold a population of brook trout. Brookies are found in most major trout stream systems, but by summer, they have often migrated to the headwaters of the tributaries in search of colder water. The Black River system, in the northeastern Lower Peninsula, enjoys a reputation as being among the best brook trout streams in Michigan. Brook trout are more diurnal than other trout, giving them a reputation among fly fishermen as 'gentlemen trout,' and are perhaps the least discriminatory. Small spoons, spinners and jigs are the most popular spinning lures. They can be found in deep holes and under the cover of logs or overhanging banks in many streams where they often pursued by anglers drifting worms along the bottom.

Fishing:īrook trout are ready biters and they can be caught by using various baits and lures including worms, crickets, grasshoppers, wet and dry flies, spoons and spinners. During fall breeding time, male brook trout will develop a slight hooked jaw and become very bright orange-red along the lower sides which is highlighted by a black vertical stripe along the belly. The tail fin is square or slightly forked. The lower fins have a white front edge followed by black and the remainder being reddish orange.

They have red spots sometimes surrounded by bluish halos on their sides. Color variations include olive, blue-gray or black above with a silvery white belly and wormlike markings (vermiculation pattern) along the back. Salvelinus fontinalis - scientific name Identification:īrook trout have a long, streamlined body with a large mouth that extends past the eye.

Interesting facts about the brook trout