Rainbow Trout

Ideal growing conditions make for some big rainbow trout

Now successfully stocked in fishing waters around Saskatchewan, the beautiful rainbow trout has distinctive black spots and a pink lateral stripe from gill cover to tail. It exhibits a flashy and exciting fighting style when hooked, often including spectacular jumps and long runs.

How to catch: Use light spinning or fly tackle, lures with worms or miniature marshmallows, or a variety of small spoons or spinners.

Average weight: 0.5 - 1.8 kg (1-4 lb).

Record size: 21.77 kg (48 lb) Lake Diefenbaker, 2009.