Eastern Brook Trout

Salvelinus Fontinalis (Brook Trout/Truite mouchetée/Omble de fontaine)

Did you know that trout change colour when they go from fresh water to salt water?
The most common trout in the Atlantic region is the Eastern Brook Trout?
Trout feed on plankton, insects, snails, quahogs and other seafood. Bigger trout eat larger food.
Birds, mammals and humans are all predators of the Eastern Brook Trout.
Eastern Brook Trout are more active in early morning or just before dark. On hot days, they hide in deeper water, in shaded areas or in a spot hit by currents.
Between September and November, trout lay their eggs in small pebbles, in shallow water. When the eggs are liberated and fertilized, they measure 3 to 5 mm. Trout emerge from the gravel in the Spring when they measure between 3 and 4 cm. A trout is considered adult between the ages of 2 and 4 years of age but rarely reaches age 5.
In New Brunswick, a fishing license is required except during the Fish NB Days. Visit the Government of New Brunswick web site for more information.
Did you know that according to a study done by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, sport fishing is down by 2% /year in Canada. In 1955, in New Brunswick, there were 64,694 active fishermen. In 2000, numbers were down to 53,132 and in 2005 there were 43,383 active sports fishermen.
Recreational trout fishing is part of our heritage and its natural habitat contributes to the biodiversity of our environment and our rich ecosystem.

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