Brook Trout — US fishing guide
Salvelinus fontinalis
Salmonidae
Svenska: Bäckröding
Brook Trout is one of North America's most sought-after freshwater game fish, found across appalachians, northeast, cold mountain streams. Below is where it lives, when it bites and how to catch it — plus the top US lakes where it has been recorded.
At a glance
Typical habitat
Cold clear oxygen-rich streams and mountain lakes
Active times
Daytime
Best season
Cooler season
US range
Appalachians, Northeast, cold mountain streams
How to catch Brook Trout
Small spinners and dry flies; requires cold clean water
Lake-by-lake occurrence data for Brook Trout is being compiled from GBIF and will appear here soon. In the meantime, explore US lakes by state.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Brook Trout?
Brook Trout typically holds around cold clear oxygen-rich streams and mountain lakes. In the US it is common across appalachians, northeast, cold mountain streams.
When is the best time to catch Brook Trout?
Brook Trout is most active daytime, with the best fishing cooler season.
What is the best way to fish for Brook Trout?
Small spinners and dry flies; requires cold clean water