Trout facts for kids
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A trout is a kind of teleost fish that belongs to the Salmoninae subfamily of the Salmonidae family. There are many different kinds of trout. They belong to the same family as the salmon.
Most trouts are fresh water fish. They live in clear streams, rivers and lakes in America, Europe, and Asia.
It is possible to work out the difference between a trout and any other fish, by looking for a second dorsal fin (or adipose fin). Also, you can find for spots in mature trout and parr marks in the young.
Images for kids
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Salmo: marble trout, S. marmoratus
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Salvelinus: brook trout, S. fontinalis
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Golden trout, Oncorhynchus aguabonita
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Baked trout
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Waxworms are used as live-bait for trout fishing.
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Corn worms are also excellent live-bait when trout fishing.
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Nymph mayfly
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Worms are cheap and a great bait to use for trout and most types of fish
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Wooly buggers can be tied in every color imaginable
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Egg patterns work great for steelhead and trout in rivers
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Muddler minnow
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See also
In Spanish: Trucha para niños
