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Golden Trout

The Golden Trout, also known as the Californian Golden Trout, is a species of trout native to California. The Wyoming Game & Fish Department state record Golden Trout measured 28 in (71 cm) and weighed 11.3 lb (5.1 kg), caught in Cook Lake, Wyoming in 1948. In their native habitat, adults range from 6-12 in (15-30 cm) long. Fish over 12 in (30 cm) are considered large. Golden Trout that have been transplanted to lakes have been recorded up to 11 lb (5 kg).
Golden Trout

Details

Reserves
Golden Ridge Reserve
Habitats
Shallow Pond, Deep Pond
Weight
0.04 kg - 4.7 kg
Bait and Lure Preference
Spoon, Cheese, Marshmallow, Spinner, Artificial Corn - Yellow, Corn, Redworm
Traits
Easily Spooked
Easily Spooked
Gets easily scared by human presence
Jumper
Jumper
Likes jumping out of the water
Last Stand
Last Stand
When close to getting caught it fights with renewed vigor

Weight

0.00kg2.00kg4.00kgDiamondGoldSilverBronzeJuvenile

Hook Sizes

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0

Tackle Preference

Filter
Available
Baits
Natural
Cheese
 
 
Marshmallow
 
 
Live
Redworm
 
Bottom
Artificial Corn - Yellow
 
Corn
 
Lures
Constant
Twitching
Jigging
Stop & Go
Spinner
 
 
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Spoon
 
 
 
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