Brown Trout are much sought after by anglers. It is an elusive fish, more difficult to catch than Rainbow Trout. Commonly hiding out in the shade, this species can grow to large sizes and put up a real fight! But as with other trout, it cannot handle the the warm summer temperatures of most midwestern ponds.
Brown Trout Advice:
This fish will take pellets, but will also happily feed on minnows and other small fish. It handles about the same temperature ranges as Rainbow Trout, which means it is unlikely to survive summer, except in ponds with a constant flow of spring water, or very deep, like some rock quarries. However, you can stock trout in the early fall and have them until the following summer. Expect them to run into trouble when the water temperature rises above 72F.
Stocking rates vary greatly based on available food and oxygen levels, but 25 to 100 pounds of trout per acre is usually a good amount. If you have a unique trout pond that holds them throughout the year, please contact one of our biologists for recommendations.
WI & IL Customers only, Sorry, but we do not sell fish outside of WI or IL at this time.
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