Spectacular fighters
Rainbow trout exemplify everything anglers love about trout. They are one of the most highly prized game fish, beautiful in the hand, spectacular fighters and they live in most of the world's most famous rivers.
Their widespread availability and acrobatic fighting ability make them one of the most popular freshwater fish. Instead of heading for cover when hooked, as many other trout will do, rainbows will often immediately leap out of the water, and then continue these leaps until they are either landed or manage to break free. Few freshwater fish can match the fighting spirit and beauty of a rainbow trout.
The rainbow trout is a well-travelled species of fish. Originally, the rainbow trout was found in the coastal rivers in the United States on the west coast but today, they are found throughout the United States, as well as in the cold-water streams of South America, Europe and New Zealand.
Year round but destination specific
