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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
New York's state fish — a beautiful native char of cold, clean streams.
Best season
April – October
Best time of day
Morning
Best bait
- Worms
- Grasshoppers
- Salmon eggs
Best lures
- Small spinners
- Wet flies
- Dry flies
Recommended colors
- Black
- Brown
- Olive
Best fishing area
- Cold spring seeps
- Riffles
- Small plunge pools
- Undercut banks
Fishing depth
1–6 feet
Recommended hook
#10 – #6
Recommended line
2–6 lb
Technique
Fish small, cold streams. Stay hidden and approach upstream. Light line and small presentations.
Where to catch Brook Trout
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