

The native distribution is the Snake River. The Snake River cutthroat is also called the fine spotted cuttthroat. Distinguished from rainbow trout by its lack of white tips on its paired fins.Distinguished from other subspecies by its profuse fine spotting.Spotting is profuse and of very fine spots covering the body, except the belly which is white.Body is brownish yellow with dull silvery, green or bronze tints.Freshwater brown trout range in colour from largely silver with relatively few spots and a white belly, to the more well known brassy brown cast fading to creamy white on the fish's belly, with medium-sized spots surrounded by lighter halos. Their diets frequently include invertebates from the streambed, other fish, frogs, mice, birds, and insects flying near the water's surface. They are active both by day and by night and are opportunistic feeders.


Fish Commisioner, Spencer Baird, obtained brown trout eggs from Lucius von Behr, president of the German Fishing Society.īrown Trout can live 20 years, but as with Atlantic salmon, a high proportion of males die after spawning. The first introductions into the United States started in 1883 when Fred Mather, a New York pisciculturist and angler, under the authority of the U.S. Brown trout have been widely introduced into suitable enviroments around the world. The brown trout is an originally European species of salmonid fish. Distinguished from brook trout by dark spots on a light background versus light spots on a dark background for brook trout.Light colored "halos" around the dark spots.We will also, box your fish for transport in your vehicle - box, bag, water and Oxygen for a 1-2 hour trip. We will be happy to assist you with this. If you pick up directly from the hatchery, the Wyoming Game & Fish have specific regulations for the transport of game and fish, which includes proper vehicle signage. Stocking your fishing grounds with trout is preferred when the water is cooler, though it can really be done safely throughout the year. We offer Guaranteed Live Delivery to your waterway at single customer rates of $3.75 per loaded mile inclusive (subjetc to change due to fuel prices). All orders delivered require payment due upon delivery unless other prior arrangements are made with Larry Frandson. We have Seven (7) different trout species available for your lake, pond or stream - Brook, Brown, Rainbow, Kamloops Rainbow, Snake River Cutthroat, Yellowstone Cutthroat and Tiger Trout.
