Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Common Names
Brown Trout, German Brown Trout, German Trout, European Brown Trout, Brownie, Brown
Lake Michigan Sport Catch in Wisconsin
40,000-60,000 per year
Preferred Temperature Range
65-75 °F
Length
16-30 inches
Weight
2-16 pounds
State Record
8/23/78 : 32 pounds, 8 oz. Lake Michigan
Identification
Brown trout caught in Lake Michigan have an overall slivery color with “X” shaped marking on the back and upper half of their body, a squared tail, small and numerous spots on their head, the inside of their mouth white, and 12 or less rays in their anal fin. Spawning brown trout in September and October will have an overall tan to reddish brown color with distinctive black and red spots.
