RAINBOW TROUT

The Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is a member of the Salmonoid Family, and the ocean going (anadromous) form are known as Steelhead. Rainbow Trout have a varied diet eating a mixture of smaller fish ad insects, almost from the time that they are born. As a rule of thumb you might hear that as Rainbow Trout get older they consume more fish than insects, however insects are always a stable part of their diet.

Time of year: Early Spring through Late Fall

Flies: Dries, Nymphs, Emergers, Streamers

Rod and Reel: 0-5 Weight Rod and Reel depending on the water (6-9 Foot Rod with good action, and WF or DT Floating line)

Locations: San Gabriel River, Piru Creek, Santa Anita Creek, Arroyo Seco Creek, Trabuco Creek, Almost Any Park Lake (during california DFG stocking season)