Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Resident rainbow trout are found in Michigan's cold streams and stocked lakes. The migratory form (steelhead) is treated separately. Aggressive feeders and hard fighters.
Seasonal Activity
Jan
Slow
Feb
Slow
Mar
Good
Apr
Good
May
Prime
Jun
Prime
Jul
Good
Aug
Good
Sep
Prime
Oct
Good
Nov
Slow
Dec
Slow
Best Techniques
- fly fishing nymphs and dries
- small spinners
- drifted spawn
- PowerBait in stocked lakes
Top Baits
- nightcrawlers
- PowerBait
- spinners
- spawn
- dry flies
Michigan state record: 26.81 lb, 1975, Versaille Lake