The world record rainbow trout title belongs to Canadian fisher Sean Konrad. The International Game Fish Association's (IGFA) record book now lists his 48-pound, 42-inch catch as the biggest ever rainbow trout specimen – a true world record trout.
What is the largest rainbow trout?
On September 5, Saskatchewan fisherman Sean Konrad caught a 48-pound , world-record rainbow trout. The fish came from Lake Diefenbaker, where trout genetically engineered to grow extra-big escaped from a fish farm nine years ago.
Where is the biggest trout in the world?
The Biggest Brook Trout in the World (According to IGFA)
The current record is 14 pounds and was caught in the Nipigon River in Ontario, Canada .
What is considered a big trout?
And anything eighteen inches or over is “big.” Trout that have grown to over twenty inches are what we call a Whiskey, and twenty-four-inch wild trout are Namers — following Troutbitten tradition, you have the rights to name that fish.
What is the biggest type of trout?
Hucho taimen, also known as the Siberian or Mongolian taimen , is the largest member of the salmonid family, which includes trout and salmon. It can grow six feet long, even bigger than the North American Chinook salmon.
What is the rarest trout?
The Paiute cutthroat trout is one the rarest trout in the world and is federally listed as a threatened species. The small native trout had a home range of 11.1 miles in a single creek located in Alpine County, California.
Is rainbow trout good eating?
Rainbow Trout is the sustainable, low mercury fish labeled a “best choice” by the EPA and FDA. This colorful patterned fish is a member of the salmon family and is one of the healthiest fishes you can include in your diet. Plus, it's an excellent alternative to the often-overfished salmon.
What is the average lifespan of a trout?
Their lifespan is four to six years in the wild . The largest rainbow trout ever caught was estimated to be 11 years old.
How long do rainbow trout live?
Maximum known longevity is 11 years but 7 year olds are typically the oldest in most populations. Unlike brook and brown trout, wild rainbow trout (within their native range) typically spawns during the late winter and spring with peak spawning activity in March and April when water temperature are between 10 and 15°C.
What is the world record trout caught?
State and World Record List – Biggest Trout Ever Caught. In this article, we'll discuss the biggest trout ever caught, the current and past world record brown trout, the biggest trout in the world and more! The current world record brown trout is 44.3lbs. It was caught in New Zeland by “Seamus from Turgani.”
Which state has the best trout fishing?
- Montana.
- Colorado. ...
- Florida. ...
- Washington. ...
- Idaho. ...
- California. ...
- Maine. ...
- New York. You can make a strong argument for the Catskill region being the cradle of American fly angling. ...
Where is the best trout fishing in the US?
- Gallatin River (Yellowstone National Park and Montana) ...
- Missouri River (Montana) ...
- Madison River (Yellowstone National Park and Montana) ...
- White River-Bull Shoals Tailwater (Arkansas) ...
- Connecticut River, (New Hampshire and Vermont) ...
- Niagara River. ...
- Beaverkill River.
What state has the biggest trout?
Alaska . It is only fitting that the country's largest state is also home to a ridiculous amount of water that is home to an even larger amount of massive rainbow trout and wild steelhead.
What size trout can I keep?
| Species | Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout Brook Trout | Legal length | 25 cm in general trout streams, general trout dams and all other waters | Daily limit | 5 (one or more species) | Possession limit | 10 (one or more species) |
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How big is a trophy trout?
A trophy fish is one over 12-13′′ . My guide Andy caught a brookie in a mid sized stream of about 16′′ last spring, and I caught one 3 pounds or so years ago.
How big is a good size rainbow trout?
They average about 20 to 30 inches long and around 8 pounds, but can grow as long as 4 feet and weigh up to 53 pounds.
