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brown troutPrized and wary European game fish (Salmo trutta, family Salmonidae) that is favoured for food. The species includes several varieties (e.g., the Loch Leven trout of Britain). The brown trout is recognized by the light-ringed black spots on its brown body. It has been transplanted to many areas of the world because it can thrive in warmer waters than most other trout. It grows to about 8 lbs (3.6 kg). Oceangoing individuals, called sea trout, are larger than freshwater forms and provide good sport, as do those that enter large lakes. brown trout a common brownish variety of the trout Salmo trutta that occurs in the rivers of N Europe and has been successfully introduced in North America How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Since 2003, researchers have removed about 60 percent of the rainbow trout and brown trout, which prey on young chub, from the species' main spawning grounds. Whatever, shit was entertaining and it'll keep you occupied while stocking the lake with brown trout. Pete Vincoini of Moorpark pulled an 8-pound, 2-ounce brown trout out of Gull Lake, likely the biggest fish caught the first day. |
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