Trout Weekly

  • About Trout

    Why anglers love brook trout, and how to catch them

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    For a fish that rarely tops a foot in length, the brook trout inspires out-sized passion and awe. In fact, these colorful gems are so revered that they are the state fish in nine Eastern states.  What’s so special about brook trout? Well, that gorgeous coloration is one thing. An argument can be made — and has been made often — that only trout native to the eastern…

  • Conservation Snake River

    An anniversary to remember — and the efforts to sustain a native trout fishery

    Trout Unlimited and others in the Basin have committed to studying all options to increase water availability in the Upper Snake as the potential rebuilding of the Teton Dam is once again being explored.

    June 5, 2026, will mark the 50th anniversary of the catastrophic failure of Teton Dam in eastern Idaho.    The dam, which had just been completed in the fall of 1975, was filling for the first time when leaks appeared on its face early on the morning of June 5, 1976. While workers quickly attempted to plug the leaks with bulldozers, the impoundment catastrophically failed before noon,…

  • Photo of the Week

    Photo of the week – Jumping for joy

    Now that June is here, it’s time to jump for joy.

    Now that June is here, it’s time to jump for joy. It appears summer is here even if the solstice hasn’t happened yet, but the days are long and lovely. Fish are hungry and bugs are popping, so it is time to spend long days on our favorite rivers and creeks. Get out and explore…

  • Video spotlight Snake River Trout Talk

    Video of the Week – Spread Creek

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    Protecting native trout is one of Trout Unlimited’s many passions, and expanding their habitats is what creates the river champions we celebrate.   Let’s head to the northwest corner of Wyoming to learn more about projects bolstering Snake River cutthroat trout habitat in this week’s video, Spread Creek.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVlp1gI0q_g&list=PLEXZljM8NmhuAXJrK2nLIDwzCHmcddp0D&index=10&t=1s

  • The True Cast Trout Talk

    True Cast – Fly casting in the wind

    Because I’m not afraid of fly casting in the wind. In fact, I rather enjoy it.

    I was supposed to take the ferry boat across Lake Michigan from Muskegon to Milwaukee recently, but gale-force winds were expected to whip up five- to seven-foot waves on the lake. So, they cancelled the trip. Which is probably a good thing because while I don’t get seasick myself, I’ve been on a couple boat…