Ok,where i live they stock the stream i fish out of now i hear that they swim in schools so w/e they stock these trout would they go down water or stay in the area of which they were stocked.Im just wondering cause i plan on hiking farther down stream this yr and i have not seen where they stock the trout at so im just curious if they would get down in the lower parts of the stream or if there would still be some in there from winter that aint over yet or if they would go further upstream from where they were rlsed by DNR. thanks, chris

Chris,

The fish should spread out from where they are released.  The will mill around the release point for a time acclimating to the water, before the begin to disburse.  In my experience with stocked streams, they typically will use several spots along the river for release.  There should also still be holdover trout which were not caught during seasons past.  In Oregon, they have for the most part stopped stocking streams about 8 years ago, concentrating their efforts on the many lakes in the state.  I hope this helps a bit.

JustDave

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So basically stocked will go throughout the stream during the winter months when no one is fishing them and could be in deep pools without the pools even looking occupied..do they tend to swim against current thats what i hear but not sure im in my 2 yr fishing this stream but its gotten me luck..its just a different approach i mean they have brown and brook in there but seems like bows the easiest caught..but i was getting bites from up the stream where they dont stock so who knows.I also just use a bit of worm and let it roll around on the rocks and sometimes add a little mealworm for a treat. Thanks Chris.

After they have dispersed in the river, they will find a spot to hang out.  They will face upstream, waiting for different food sources to come to them on the current.  If not enough food is coming to them, they will cruise to find it.  They will exert as little energy as possible, so deep pools with little current on the botom, behind rocks and boulders which break the current allow them to rest while waiting.  What do they eat in your stream?  Bugs, crayfish and other smaller crustaceans, fish, worms after a heavy rain?  Figure that out and you're more likely to trigger strikes on a consistant basis.  Get on the internet and learn all you can about the prey you are chasing.  You are a predator as they are, think and act like one.  Food sources will likely be different for the Rainbows and Browns with some crossover, but sould be the reason you are catching more Rainbows.

JustDave

Living Large in Oregon Life Member Since '94, 1st Member of the NAFC Western Fishers, Proud User of St. Croix, Lamiglass, Shimano, Fishcraft, Mercury, Jabber Knuckles, Fishing With the Boys Guide Service

I live in Northern Utah and would like to know when brown trout would stop spowning

the brown trout spawn should be done or all but done now