EASTERN BROOK TROUT

Eastern brook trout are widely regarded as a prestigious catch, especially in the waters in and around Maine. Brook trout are one of very few species of trout that are native to Eastern America, and thanks to the high quality of water in Maine’s lakes and streams, maintain a steady population. With their distinctive orange colouring, eastern brook trout are without doubt one of the most beautiful freshwater fish in existence, and it comes as no surprise that they are considered so highly by enthusiast and professional anglers alike.
The development of industry and surface runoff from agriculture has led to a degradation of water quality in lakes, rivers and streams all across America, which has unfortunately led to the decline in population of many species of fish. Additionally, the introduction of non-native fish into water systems has also caused problems, particularly for smaller, more vulnerable species. Fortunately, Maine continues to support a healthy population of eastern brook trout, which is testament to the quality of water in the state’s many lakes, rivers and streams.
Eastern brook trout are distributed in lakes and rivers across Maine, so if you are looking to catch this particular species then you should have few problems finding a prime location. Arguably one of the best regions for catching eastern brook trout is the Moosehead Lake Region and its surrounding area, which is home to over 600 lakes and ponds as well as over 30 miles of rivers and streams. As well as clean waters and superb fish, you will also be treated to some of the most breathtaking scenery in Maine. Mount Kineo stands high above Moosehead Lake, and is surrounded by equally stunning mountains and unspoilt landscape.
The eastern brook trout fishery is, as the name suggests, one of the prime spots in the region to catch big, healthy fish. The fishery itself is well known among keen anglers, and attracts thousands of visitors from far and wide each year.
Due to their relative abundance in the state of Maine, catching eastern brook trout are not particularly difficult, and many anglers choose to use bait or artificial lures to land their trout. Alternatively, fly-fishing is also a very popular method, with many lakes dedicated to this type of fishing. Combine this with their stunning beauty and you have one of the most sought after game fish, which alone are responsible for attracting thousands of keen anglers to the state of Maine every year.

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