Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout where origionally introduced in 1898 and are not condisered native to Arizona, although there are prevelent in many Arizona lakes and rivers. They are olive ot bluish on the back with silvery sides and a pink band along the side from head to tail. They are usually speckled with black spots along their back, sides and dorsal fins. Generally, they have no spots on pectoral, pelvic and anal fins.

 

Average Length: 8 to 32 inches.

Average Weight: 6 ounces to over 10 pounds.

Habitat

They are generally stocked in most lakes and streams where water temperatures do not exceed 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

Diet

A Rainbow Trout's diet may consist of aquatic and terrestrial insects as well as small fish.