Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

Michigan's state fish and a native gem of cold headwater streams and U.P. lakes. A wild brook trout from the Upper Peninsula is a bucket-list catch for any trout angler.

Seasonal Activity

Best Techniques

• fly fishing dry flies
• small spinners
• drifting worms
• ice fishing coldwater lakes

Top Baits

• worms
• dry flies
• small spinners
• wax worms
• salted minnows

State record: 9.50 lb, 1996, Clear Lake (Houghton Co)