Brook Trout

LOCATIONS

BODIES OF WATER

Where to find trout? Cold freshwater streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.
Connecticut: Farmington River, Housatonic River, Naugatuck River, Still River, Candlewood Lake, Lake Waramaug
Massachusetts: Swift River, Westfield River, Deerfield River, Millers River, Quabbin Reservoir, Wachusett Reservoir.
Maine: Penobscot River, Aroostook River, Allagash River, St. John River, Rangeley Lakes, Moosehead Lake.
New Hampshire: Pemigewasset River, Ammonoosuc River, Saco River, Cold River, White Mountain National Forest, Squam Lakes.
New Jersey: Pequest River, Musconetcong River, Paulins Kill River, South Branch of the Raritan River, Upper Delaware River, Round Valley Reservoir.
New York: Ausable River, The West Branch of the Delaware River, The East Branch of the Delaware River, Beaverkill River, Saranac River, Adirondack Park.
Pennsylvania: Loyalsock Creek, Fishing Creek, Letort Spring Run, Oil Creek, Big Spring Creek, Fry Run, Hexenkopf Run, First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek, Little Pine Creek, Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir.
Rhode Island: Wood River, Queen's River, Chipuxet River, Pettaquamscutt Brook, Mashapaug Pond, Woodville Pond, Worden Pond.
Vermont: Battenkill River, Mill River, Otter Creek, Mettawee River, White River, Hazen's Notch Brook, Sucker Brook, Branbury State Park, Gifford Woods State Park,

STRUCTURE/HABITAT

In lakes/ponds focus on depth tranision points.
They are often found in headwaters, where the water is cold and oxygenated, and in areas with cover such as logs, rocks, and undercut banks
Try behind stream/river dropoffs and structure that offers protection from current.
Trout can be finicky fish to catch so finding un-fished less populated waters is key.

PATTERNS

SPRING

As the water temperatures begin to warm, brook trout will start to move from their winter holding areas to shallower waters to begin spawning. This is typically the best time to catch brook trout, as they are often more active and aggressive during this period.

SUMMER

As the water temperatures continue to rise during the summer months, brook trout will move to deeper, cooler waters to avoid the heat. This can make them more difficult to catch, but they can still be found in areas with cooler temperatures, such as shaded pools or near cold-water springs.

FALL

As water temperatures begin to cool, brook trout will start to move back to shallower waters, making them more accessible to anglers. This is also a good time to catch brook trout, as they are often more active and aggressive as they prepare for the upcoming winter.

WINTER

Winter-Trout will be deeper and slower moving. feeding less agressivly. However there are typically fewer fisherman and less pressured fish. However fishing can be difficult for brook trout in the winter.