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| Trout Fishing in Illinois The 5 primary trouts are the rainbow, brook, brown, cutthroat and lake trout. Brown trout are considered the most difficult to catch and brookies are the easiest. Pure cold water is key to survival of the trouts and the brook trout is the most sensitive to temperature. The others are comfortable in slightly warmer waters. Trout Fishing Waters In Illinois The state records for brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout all were caught in Lake Michigan. Illinois stocks trout in approximately forty community parks and area impoundments. Check with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for stocking dates and details. Rainbow Trout
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Organizations & Resources Cutthroat
Trout Conservation
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RAINBOW TROUT |
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42 lbs - 2 oz |
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31 lbs - 7 oz |
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52 - 68 Degrees |
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Prefers generally clear flowing waters with turbulence for oxygenation over gravel, rock or sandy bottoms. |
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BROOK TROUT |
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14 lbs - 8 oz |
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7 lbs - 5 oz |
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52 to 64 Degrees |
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Prefers clear cold water with moderate current over gravel, rocks or sand. |
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BROWN TROUT |
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41 lbs - 7 oz |
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36 lbs - 11 oz |
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56 - 64 Degrees |
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Prefers slightly stained cool water with minimum current over rock or sandy bottoms with heavy cover. |
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LAKE TROUT |
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72 lbs - 0 oz |
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38 lbs - 4 oz |
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52 - 68 Degrees |
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Prefers clear to slightly stained water with significant depths and sandy bottoms in the shallows. |
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