Rainbow Trout

The Rainbow Trout exists in almost all trout waters and in large lakes where they feast on everything from invertebrate insect life, crustaceans, and forage fish.   Rainbow Trout are very active feeders, especially right after stocking, although they will be somewhat selective later in the season.  For this reason, they are fairly easy for the occasional angler to catch.

The experienced angler can catch Rainbow Trout throughout the entire season including ice fishing.    The Rainbow Trout fishery in New Hampshire is strong including ponds and lakes that also have warm water fish species, and lakes that have Salmon and Lake Trout.

Of all the trout species in New Hampshire, it is the most acrobatic fighter once hooked.  On average a fish will leap 2-4 times during the fight.   Practice safe release using rubber nets and carefully revive the fish after removing the hook.   As with most trout, they make nice table fare.   There are some lakes in New Hampshire where if the major food source is crustacean (crayfish) be prepared to catch and eat some of the reddest trout fillet you can get.

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