Trout

Trout caught in a shady stream are often dark while those caught in a wide, sunny river are usually silvery. It may be that the… Read More »Why Are Some Lake Trout Darker?

As adult trout near spawning maturity, they begin to undergo changes in their color, behavior and anatomy. The trout’s exterior shifts from a silvery color… Read More »Do Trout Turn Red?

If the cooking method can make the scales more edible, then it is okay to not scale the fish. Is it necessary to scale a… Read More »Can You Cook Fish Without Scaling?

If you are fishing in a river or stream that sports generally clear water, identifying spawning redds is easy. Redds, or nests, are visibly “cleaner”… Read More »How Do You Identify A Redd?

You can eat fish scales, but doing so puts you at risk of choking. Additionally, there is no research on fish scales’ nutritional benefits. If… Read More »Is It Ok To Eat Scales From Fish?

Red and orange are excellent choices because not only are they bright and highly contrasting colors, but Trout and Salmon spawn typically have a reddish-orange… Read More »Is Red A Good Color For Trout?

In addition to parasites, eating raw or undercooked freshwater fish can lead to foodborne infections. Can you use freshwater fish for sushi? Is fresh water… Read More »Is It Safe To Eat Freshwater Fish Raw?

Pin bones are actually the calcified nerve endings along the lateral line of the salmon. Have you ever wondered how salmon swim so close together… Read More »Why Do Fish Have Pin Bones?

Arctic Char tastes like a cross between salmon and trout (closer to trout). The fat content is close to that of sockeye salmon and provides… Read More »What Does Char Fish Taste Like?

Probably one of the oldest and simplest techniques there is, a strong bonk to the head will quickly kill a fish. Since it’s an instantaneous… Read More »Is Bonking A Fish Humane?