What Kind of Fish Is the Brook Trout? A Guide to Its Characteristics and Farming

Morphological characteristics: The brook trout, also known as the American brook trout, is brightly colored and the smallest in size among all salmonid fish, generally weighing no more than 2 kg (the highest record is 8 kg). The color range of the brook trout usually varies from olive green to dark brown. Its back has many olive-colored @#@254@#@-like markings, its sides have olive-colored round spots, and the lower part of both sides of the body also has some red dots, and each red dot is set within a blue circle, making it very beautiful. It is the most beautifully colored of all salmonid fish, and is known as the "Queen of Ice Water."

Living habits: It is mainly distributed in most waters of eastern Canada and the northeastern United States, and is a euryhaline freshwater salmon. It likes to grow in clear, cold waters, and the most suitable water temperature is between 13°C and 18°C. The pH requirement is 4.8 to 9.8.

Growth and age: It grows quickly, and fry hatched in the same year can reach 400 grams after 1 year. The life cycle of the brook trout is about 4 to 6 years, with a maximum of no more than 15 years. Its meat is firm, delicious and nutritious, and it is also robust and fierce in competition, making it the best choice for fishing enthusiasts.

Breeding habits: It reaches sexual maturity after 2 or 3 years. The spawning season is concentrated from September to December each year, and varies slightly with different regions.