Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Wild and stocked brown trout thrive in Michigan's blue-ribbon rivers like the Au Sable, Pere Marquette, and Manistee, as well as the Great Lakes. Known for being wary and growing to trophy size.

Seasonal Activity

Jan

Good

Feb

Good

Mar

Good

Apr

Slow

May

Prime

Jun

Prime

Jul

Good

Aug

Good

Sep

Prime

Oct

Good

Nov

Slow

Dec

Slow

Best Techniques

fly fishing (dries, streamers, nymphs)
trolling Great Lakes
drifting spawn
night fishing with mice

Top Baits

nightcrawlers
spawn bags
crankbaits
streamers
mouse patterns

Michigan state record: 41.45 lbs, Frankfort (Lake Michigan), 2009