There may be no place in nature more rythmic & peaceful than a rolling stream. It is here that the Rainbow Trout makes its home.

Rainbow Trout are native to rivers, streams, and other fresh waters west of the Rocky Mountains. However, because of their popularity as a game fish, they have been introduced into streams and lakes all over North America. Rainbow Trout can easily adapt to various types of aquatic environments. Even though they are considered fresh-water fish, they are capable of adjusting to salt water when necessary. Mature Rainbow Trout average 16 inches in length and can weigh 2 to 8 pounds. Rainbows that migrate to large lakes or oceans grow larger and are referred to as “Steel-Heads.” One distinct characteristic of Rainbow Trout is their innate desire to return to spawn in the same stream in which they were hatched.

The Rainbow Trout’s coloration varies widely in relation to sex, habitat, and maturity. The colors on their back range from brown, to olive, to dark blue. They all have a pinkish band that runs the length of their body and a silver underside that fades to pearl white. Spawning Rainbow Trout will find a secluded cove or inlet. The female digs a depression in the gravel called a “redd” where she lays her eggs. After the male fertilizes them, the female will bury the eggs in the redd for protection during incubation.