Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Wild and stocked brown trout thrive in Michigan's blue-ribbon rivers like the Au Sable, Pere Marquette, and Manistee, as well as the Great Lakes. Known for being wary and growing to trophy size.

Seasonal Activity

Best Techniques

• fly fishing (dries, streamers, nymphs)
• trolling Great Lakes
• drifting spawn
• night fishing with mice

Top Baits

• nightcrawlers
• spawn bags
• crankbaits
• streamers
• mouse patterns

State record: 34.31 lb, 2009, Manistee River