Brook Trout Salvelinus fontinalis
Identification
This trout has a dark body with light spots and red belly in males.
Location
Native but limited
Size
6 to 12 inches
Diet
It feeds on insects and small fish.
Habitat
It occurs in a few cold streams.
Activity Period
Year round
Behavior
It requires cold clean water. It is active year round.
Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in autumn.
Population
The population is small and protected.
History
It is Ohio’s only native trout.
Human Interactions
It rarely interacts with humans outside angling.
Facts
It is sensitive to pollution.
Sources
ODNR academic sources
Insects small fish | Cold headwater streams | Northeast Ohio