Fish · Salmon & trout
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
The brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) is a species of freshwater fish in the salmon family Salmonidae. It is native to Eastern North America in the United States and Canada, but has been introduced elsewhere in North America and to other continents. In parts of its range, it is also known as the eastern brook trout, speckled trout, brook charr, squaretail, or mud trout, among others.
Puzzle clues
These are the traits the daily game compares when you cast a guess.
FamilySalmon & trout
Water typeBoth
Body shapeStreamlined
RegionNorthern lakes & rivers
Size classMedium
DietInsectivore
HabitatBenthopelagic
Maximum length34"
Maximum weight18 lb
Record size compared to the biggest fish in the game.
Did you know?
Not a true trout but a char — brookies only thrive in cold, clean water, a sign of a healthy stream.
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