Colorado Fish Species

The brown trout was first brought into this state in the 1890s land is now abundant from high mountain streams to broad rivers flowing onto the plains. These fish can be difficult to catch, but many anglers have good success during their fall spawning runs. A large dark spotting pattern and reddish dots can help anglers distinguish these fish from rainbows and cutthroats.

Above courtesy of Colorado Division of Wildlife

Colorado Records

Kept             36.4 inches, 30 lb 8 oz
Released     38 inches

Qualifying length for a Colorado Master Angler Award for Brown Trout is 22 inches.