The presence of brook trout says a lot about the condition of a lake, river, or stream. Brook trout are sensitive fish that can only spawn, grow, and survive in clean, cold water. If a body of water ...

Every time I fish a brook trout stream, I’m reminded why I have such a soft spot for them. I’m a sucker for dry fly eats, and a brook trout hits a dry fly like no other. The best thing about them?

The threatened and native bull trout (left) has been interbreeding with the invasive brook trout (right) causing some population challenges for restoration efforts. Courtesy of Rebecca Fritz, Burns ...