Trout
UncommonFreshwater
Lives in cold, oxygen-rich water — spring-fed streams and deep, clear lakes — and moves to slower, shaded pools once water warms. Extremely line-shy in clear water, so a light leader and quiet approach matter more than lure choice.
Profile
- Fight: 6/10
- Trophy: 4/10
- Wariness: 8/10
- Abundance: 6/10
- Aggression: 5/10
- Table: 8/10
- Typical weight
- 0.7–2.6 lbs (0.3–1.2 kg)
- Record
- 19.8 lbs (9.0 kg)
Season
- Jan: 30%
- Feb: 35%
- Mar: 55%
- Apr: 70%
- May: 65%
- Jun: 45%
- Jul: 25%
- Aug: 20%
- Sep: 40%
- Oct: 60%
- Nov: 55%
- Dec: 35%
Seasonality shown is typical for temperate North America — your local waters may vary.
Time of day
- 12 AM: 15%
- 1 AM: 10%
- 2 AM: 8%
- 3 AM: 10%
- 4 AM: 25%
- 5 AM: 65%
- 6 AM: 95%
- 7 AM: 85%
- 8 AM: 50%
- 9 AM: 25%
- 10 AM: 15%
- 11 AM: 12%
- 12 PM: 12%
- 1 PM: 14%
- 2 PM: 18%
- 3 PM: 25%
- 4 PM: 35%
- 5 PM: 45%
- 6 PM: 40%
- 7 PM: 28%
- 8 PM: 20%
- 9 PM: 18%
- 10 PM: 16%
- 11 PM: 14%
Conditions
Temp46–61°F (8–16°C)
Depth2–10 ft (1–3 m)
PressureStable
LightOvercast
Lures
Tips
- In clear water, use light line and a stealthy approach — trout spook easily.
- Trout feed most actively in cooler water, typically spring and fall.
- Downsize your line and lures for pressured trout waters.
Live bite index for your spot
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