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Brook trout

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Brook trout
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Brook trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

Typical size:20–40 cm, 0.2–1 kg

Looks like: Bull trout has no worm marks on the back and no blue halos; it must be released in most waters.

OK to keep

  • Provincial rules; generally a daily quota, no minimum
  • Check the local regs

Best months

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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