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Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

  • 2lakes
  • 204logged catches
  • 3.4 kg heaviest logged

Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is a brightly colored fish of the salmon family native to freshwater tributaries of the Pacific Ocean in North America. This species prefers cool, clear streams and lakes with oxygenated water in the depths. Adult freshwater Rainbow Trout average between 2 and 6 kg (4-13 lbs) and can reach up to 50-90 cm (20-35 in) in length. Adult Rainbows are distinguished by a broad reddish stripe along their body, from gills to the tail. Rainbow trout are predators with a varied diet and will eat nearly anything they can capture.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Shiners 11 Mayflies 6 Dragonflies 4 Small Minnows 2 Natural Eggs 2 Spawn Sack 2 Large Minnows 2

Lures

Barbless Spinner 14 g, #3/0 17 X-Series Spinner 14 g, #3/0 12 Barbless Narrow Spoon 7 g, #1/0 11 Spinner 14 g, #3/0 5 Triple Runner 4 m, #1/0 5

Best setups by lake 2 lakes with data

Falcon Lake — 149 catches , best 3.4 kg

  • Barbless Spinner 14 g, #3/0 Spinning 17×
  • X-Series Spinner 14 g, #3/0 Spinning Shore 7×
  • Shiners Hook #1/0 Feeder bottom Shore 6×
  • Spinner 14 g, #3/0 Spinning 5×

Rocky Lake — 55 catches , best 2 kg

  • Barbless Narrow Spoon 7 g, #1/0 Spinning 6×
  • Dragonflies Hook #2 Feeder bottom Shore 4×
  • Mayflies Hook #1 Float 100 m 4×
  • Small Minnows Hook #3/0 Float 105 m 2×

How to catch

How to catch a unique Rainbow Trout? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Rainbow Trout would be to use Shiners on a size #1/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Spinners. The most successful lure is Beetle Barbless Spinner 14 g, #3/0.

Where to find it

Falcon Lake Oregon Rocky Lake Colorado

Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log

Flies Grasshoppers Artificial Salmon Eggs #137#141#142#124#123 Spinner 14 g, #3/0 Spinner 4 g, #1/0 Spinner 4 g, #1/0 Spinner 4 g, #1/0 Spinner 4 g, #1/0 Narrow Spoon 7 g, #1/0 Narrow Spoon 7 g, #1/0 Narrow Spoon 7 g, #1/0 Narrow Spoon 7 g, #1/0 Narrow Spoon 14 g, #2/0 Narrow Spoon 14 g, #2/0 Medium Spoon 14 g, #3/0 Medium Spoon 14 g, #3/0 Medium Spoon 14 g, #3/0 Medium Spoon 14 g, #3/0 Crankbait 7 m, #3/0

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