Montana is blessed with water; clean cold water. Fairy of glaciers, winter snow cover and deep mountain springs, the pristine cold waters of Montana are the ideal habitat for trout. Rainbow, lake, thugs, brown and brown trout thrive in favor of bears and anglers.
Trout relies on cold water to survive. Our waters are cold, trout thrive in Montana. Brook Trout is the easiest to catch, but most sensitive to water temperature; their population begins to decline in waters exceeding 68 degrees Fahrenheit; other species of Montana trout are convenient at a slightly warmer pace. Many fishermen feel that cautious brown trout is the most difficult to catch.
Montana boasts literally thousands of miles of streams and rivers and a generous array of lakes. However, there are 53 alpine lakes in the Mineral District; you can only drive up to 3, a reminder is only a walking trail. Near the Hail of the glacier are 116 lakes. In the Absaroka-Beartut desert, north and east of Yellowstone Park, there are more than 400 trout lakes. There is blue ribbon water all over the world, most of which is replete with one or several species of trout.
The top of the triple rift, where continental partitions intersect, is located in Glacier National Park (named for glacial rivers of ice that created its majestic landscape). TD Peak marks the point that gives Montana the difference that it is the only geographical region in the world that can be part of the three main water intakes by rivers; Hudson Bay, the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
In Mineral County, some of the best fishing holes of Montana. The city of Saint Regis celebrates the confluence of the rivers Saint Regis and Clark Fork. Here fishermen are regularly rewarded with prize catches, fish up to 20 inches in size is common. Overall, Clark fork fishing is excellent, the river has over a thousand fish per mile in many areas. In these waters are some of the toughest and strongest trout. The Clark Fork River is considered one of the most prolific western rivers in the United States.
The Clark Fork River begins at its headwaters in the Silver Beam Mountains near Anaconda, Montana and wanders over north and west for more than 275 miles through arid flat lands, mountains and valleys. When Clark Fork crosses Idaho, it’s the largest river in Montana, averaging over 22,000 cubic feet of water per second.
Glorious autumn day, droning geese heading south, cool fresh morning air, a speck of snow on the Bitteroots and a trout growing on the river; it does not work better than this!
Rainbow trout
(Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Horse "Montana" №1, "Rainbow Trout" - very popular among trout lovers and fishermen. Since 1989, hundreds of millions of rainbow trout have been introduced from hatchery stocks into habitat across the state. Rainbow trout was created in streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and reservoirs. In recent years, policies have changed, and now Rainbow Trout is mainly being introduced only in lakes and reservoirs.
A fish biologist believes that the only rainbow trout, actually native to Montana, are those that were found in the drainage of the Kootenai River.
In connecting water systems that allow trout to migrate, the chicks will stay in small streams or streams until they reach 6-8 inches and then pushed into large rivers and lakes, where they gain weight and size before returning on caviar. 33-fold beauty keeps the state record; 10 pound catches are common in most of the high mountains of Montana.
Rainbow trout are an important and valuable part of the Montana ecosystem.
Brook trout
(Salvelinus fontinalis)
Brook Trout are numerous in mountain streams with gravel rubble. A good place to try your luck is a canopy on the trees, which provide protection from bird hunting and a bit of shade. Brook Trout feed on other small fish, shellfish, crustaceans and insects. Almost any bait or bait that mimics their food source will land on a brook.
Half a dozen "Brookes", washed with flour and fried in butter over an open fire, are deliciously delicious. Add some fried potatoes, turn over a couple of eggs, and you have the breakfast "Morning breakfast", "suitable for the king".
Brown trout
(Salmo trutta)
For many anglers, the elusive Brown Trout is hard to catch. Brown trout are much more cautious than other species. His shy habits help ensure longevity in streams where other trout are harvested.
Brown Trout is looking for areas with a lot of coverage. In log jams, cuts in a jar, overhanging tree cover or rock outcrops are their favorite ties. When they grow up, Brown Trout becomes even more cautious. They will often eat at night when darkness offers protection. Despite the difficulty of capturing, the brown trout succulent aroma is a reward for patience.
Brown trout usually feeds on small grains of sand, crustaceans, worms and insects. The brown trout netting requires skill, perseverance and a little luck.
Brown trout
(Salvelinus namaycush)
Of course, the largest of all types of trout, Forel Foreva, prefers deep, cold lakes. Also sometimes called salmon trout, mackin trout or great lakes, they feed on any source of flesh that is available from their habitat. Carbohydrates, smelt and many minnows are all part of the Lake Trout diet.
Due to the fact that they prefer icy cold waters, trout meat is rich and scaly, tender and extremely fragrant.
Early spring, fishermen working in the shallows of the lake report successes using dry flies. As weather worms, Lake Trout moves deeper, retreating to the cold waters. Summer and autumn fishing requires trolling with heavier tackles.
Focus Trout
(Salmo clarki)
Ice mountain streams that ever flow into the Pacific Ocean are the preferred habitat for the Grass of Grass. They feed on grains of sand, worms, crustaceans and various insects. In fast moving water or rapids, fly fishing is the method of choice. Brown trout can also be taken with maggots, worms or baits.
Most populations of lynx fish remain in fresh water during their lifespan. These trout populations are known as intransitive, river or river. Some goons make their home in the Pacific, returning to fresh water to feed and reappear in the fall, returning to the ocean in early spring. Those who spend most of their time in the ocean can weigh up to 20 pounds. Trout, which remains in fresh water, can reach up to 2 pounds.
In 1977, the Black-Eyed Thug was named the state fish of Montana.
