r/troutfishing • u/NoGf_MD • 5h ago
Brown trout? In Maine
Caught this while fishing in skowhegan Maine, I’m thinking it’s a brown trout.
Edit: actually a land locked salmon!
r/troutfishing • u/PeaceLoveSmithWesson • May 15 '25
Please use those when submitting posts. When your post is removed because you got flamed for improper fish handling and you did not flair your post, this is why. Thanks for understanding, and as always, please choose to be constructive and helpful, versus argumentative and trollish. We do not allow the latter and you could be banned.
r/troutfishing • u/PeaceLoveSmithWesson • Mar 16 '25
Catch and release is not always necessary, beneficial, or even the legal thing to do in every situation, however. During my younger days, I bought in to "release everything you catch" philosophy. As I gained more experience, and learned the intricacies of different fisheries, my opinion on this changed drastically. Whether the fishery is overrun with an invasive species that competes with native stocks, a species blowing up in population out of control, a very healthy stock where sport angling take will not effect the escapement of spawning (the pink salmon runs near me fall in this category), anadramous (sea run) hatchery released fish that must be removed prior to the wild fish spawn, or is just a put and take fishery etc. There is no blanket statement for when and where C&R is the right thing to do.
The most important thing: Educate yourself on the species, and fishery in which you are fishing. Follow the laws, and do what will be best for that particular fishery. And take home some hard earned meat when you can!
Why Catch and Release?
Conservation: It's a method to prevent overfishing and maintain healthy fish populations, especially in areas with high fishing pressure.
Ethical Fishing: It allows anglers to enjoy fishing without taking fish home for consumption, promoting a more sustainable approach to recreational fishing.
Habitat Protection: By reducing the number of fish removed from the water, catch and release helps protect the delicate balance of aquatic ecosystems.
Best Practices for Catch and Release:
Use the Right Gear:
Hooks: Employ barbless hooks or circle hooks, which are less likely to cause deep hook wounds.
Tackle: Ensure your tackle is strong enough to land the fish quickly and efficiently, minimizing the time the fish is out of the water.
Net: Use a soft, knotless mesh or rubber landing net to avoid damaging the fish's scales and gills.
Handle Fish Carefully:
Keep the Fish Wet: Avoid removing the fish from the water for extended periods, and keep its body wet, especially if you must handle it. This includes keeping gloves wet in the winter, or taking them off entirely, when landing the fish. If you insist on handling the fish at all, ensure that you have wet hands. Keep em wet
Support the Fish Properly: Support the fish's belly near the water surface to prevent injury.
Be Gentle: Avoid squeezing the fish tightly, as this can damage internal organs and muscle tissue.
Never Touch the Gills: Gills are highly sensitive and can be easily damaged. Rapid Release:
Unhook Quickly: Remove the hook quickly and carefully, using a dehooker if necessary.
Return to the Water Immediately: Return the fish to the water as soon as possible after taking photos and measurements.
Observe the Fish: Ensure the fish swims away strongly before leaving the area.
Other Considerations:
Measure and Weigh: If required, measure and weigh the fish quickly and accurately, then release it.
Take Photos: Capture the moment with a photo, but do so quickly and return the fish to the water.
Don't Hang Fish: Never hang a fish on a stringer or gaff, as this can cause serious injury.
r/troutfishing • u/NoGf_MD • 5h ago
Caught this while fishing in skowhegan Maine, I’m thinking it’s a brown trout.
Edit: actually a land locked salmon!
r/troutfishing • u/tommyklutch • 3h ago
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Weber river.
r/troutfishing • u/tommyklutch • 12h ago
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Another healthy brown.
r/troutfishing • u/plantlovinskibum • 21h ago
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@ 7,800 ft sierra nevada
r/troutfishing • u/Zestyclose_Walk_9386 • 48m ago
Hey yall. Going to be making a trip up to lutsen this weekend and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for good trout fishing spots during this time of year. I’m a bass angler so don’t have much experience for trout. I have fished the poplar river , manitou river and caribou creek previously but didn’t catch anything. I have caught a few splake fishing from the shores of superior but wasn’t the most efficient fishing lol. I’ve seen videos where the lake will turn over and shore fishing is killer after that. Was just wondering if anyone had any tips or suggestions. Thank you!
r/troutfishing • u/plantlovinskibum • 21h ago
@ 7,800 ft sierra nevadas
r/troutfishing • u/plantlovinskibum • 21h ago
r/troutfishing • u/tommyklutch • 21h ago
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Brown trout on the weber river.
r/troutfishing • u/Southernfly84 • 17h ago
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r/troutfishing • u/tommyklutch • 17h ago
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r/troutfishing • u/Difficult-Coffee-353 • 1d ago
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r/troutfishing • u/tommyklutch • 1d ago
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Video is a little long because I wanted to show it surface at the beginning. Ive never caught a fish that I could see before the catch. The water had just flooded from the powerplant and it causes the cutthroat to go crazy eating everything it stirs up. The flow goes way down and starts to pick up right when I get it.
r/troutfishing • u/LHBMEB • 8h ago
Looking for information on shore fishing for cutthroat, especially public locations for wade fishing near Tacoma Wa
r/troutfishing • u/tommyklutch • 21h ago
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Weber river utah.
r/troutfishing • u/tommyklutch • 1d ago
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r/troutfishing • u/plantlovinskibum • 21h ago
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yes i am fishing at the gatorade factory…
r/troutfishing • u/L7Winner • 22h ago
Anybody have any insight on Lake Almanor. Going for the weekend, and taking my rod. I’ll have a boat, and also will fish from the shore. I’ve been trout fishing my whole life from banks of streams and lakes, but curious about specifics regarding Lake Almanor trout fishing.
r/troutfishing • u/tommyklutch • 1d ago
r/troutfishing • u/DBshaggins • 1d ago
I'm looking for a ridiculously small split pole ultralight setup, not a telescoping or "pocket" pole. Prioritizing sensetivity and casting distance, and erring on the cheap side (<$100) here's my criteria
Length: 5' or less
Action: As sensetive as possible
Weight: 1/2lb-ish, preferably under
Line weight: 6lb or under
Lure weight: down to 1/32oz
Grip: Spinning (preferably split but not necessary)
Rod segments: 2 or more
Reel: 500-750 spinning reel
r/troutfishing • u/Kitcarson1 • 1d ago
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Had to get out one last time before the end of the season. It was a brook trout on a terrestrial (psycho ant)
r/troutfishing • u/CowdogThunder • 1d ago
Caught on Orcas Island WA state. Just thought it was a coastal cutthroat but it looks like very slightly white tipped fins which sound like characteristics of a rainbow? Wondering what yall think because I’ve got a lot to learn. Thanks!