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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
An active, acrobatic trout stocked in many lakes and streams.
Best season
April – October
Best time of day
Early morning
Best bait
- Worms
- Salmon eggs
- PowerBait
- Minnows
Best lures
- Small spinners
- Small spoons
- Flies (egg patterns, nymphs)
Recommended colors
- Pink
- Silver
- Rainbow
Best fishing area
- Riffles
- Pool tail-outs
- Drop-offs
- Inlets
Fishing depth
3–12 feet
Recommended hook
#8 – #4
Recommended line
4–8 lb
Technique
Stocked rainbows hit aggressively. Try PowerBait near the bottom or small spinners in moving water.
Where to catch Rainbow Trout
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