These pictures of trout species that live in our local waters. You can find brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout in the South Fork. You will find rainbow and cutthroat in the Teton, and you will find all three trout species in the Henry’s Fork. While there are more trout species than I listed here, these are the ones in our waters. Got a favorite that isn’t listed? Leave a comment about your favorite below.
Brown Trout
This brown trout picture was taken last fall on the South Fork of the Snake here in Idaho by our friend Jim Nelson.
Brown trout facts:
- Brown trout spawn in the northern hemisphere in the fall.
- They are very aggressive.
- For many anglers, they are a favorite
- Browns like ledges, flats and drop-offs.
- They will absolutely crush a streamer at certain times of the year.
Cutthroat Trout
Cutthroat trout are the only native species of trout in our area. All other species of trout have been introduced. This cutthroat trout picture was taken in 2010 by Jim on the South Fork of the Snake.
Cutthroat trout facts:
- Idaho and Wyoming state fish
- Named for the bright red slash under its jaw. (A bit obvious)
- First white man to report catching the fish was William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Rainbow Trout
I downloaded this picture of a rainbow trout from iStockphoto. I just thought is was a cool photo. Also it is hard to get pictures of trout without a human getting in the way. (Notice the leader in the photo)
Rainbow trout facts:
- Nearly all the rainbow trout in the US originally came from California
- Rainbow trout are native to Pacific drainages in North America and Asia
- They are freaking ridiculously fun to catch
- When hooked they are very acrobatic
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