Brown Trout

Average length of the Brown Trout is between 16 and 25 inches and it weights anywhere between 2 to 8 pounds. It is light brown or tawny back, becoming silvery on the sides and belly. Common names for the Brown trout are: Brownie, German brown trout, German trout and European brown trout. It is commonly found in lakes Erie, Superior, Huron and Ontario.

Popular Bait And Lures For Brown Trout

When fishing for Brown Trout, the type of lure and bait really depends on where you are fishing and how big of a Brownie you are trying to catch. Some of the often-used bait and lures are small spinners and spoons, wet flies, dry flies, crayfish, minnows, spawn (salmon, brown trout or rainbow trout), roe, dew worms, nightcrawlers, maggots, waxworms and meal worms. If you are trying to catch a big Brown Trout, use bigger lures (usually reserved for bass) and bigger bait (like chunks of a rainbow trout or even a smaller rainbow trout whole).

Where To Look For Brown Trout

During the spring and fall, wade the shorelines and search the feeder streams where the smelt and alewifes run. Spring fishing is even better after the rain when the water is discolored as the Brown Trout move into shallow water ( 3 feet or less) to feed. Most of the time, they will be found in around 10 to 15 feet of water during spring and fall, as they feed during the days. Also try the shore drop-offs and shaded rocky areas.
Spring time will find them scattered along the shoreline, river mouths, harbors, creeks and points. Look for warmer water, as it will hold the most baitfish and will in turn attract larger predators.