![]() Although introduced to Tasmania in 1883, Brown Trout haven’t acclimatised well – Clarence Lagoon and Lake Plimsoll have wild populations with specimens up to 4kg. Brook Troutīrook Trout are very attractive fish with dark olive-green to brown back, sides and dorsal fin with light worm-like markings and a white stripe along the leading edge of fins. Rainbow Trout usually have a dark olive green back and silvery white ventral surface, with a pink to red flash along the side. The Tasmanian record Rainbow Trout is 7.8kg caught in the Ouse River in 1933. ![]() This species was introduced from North America in 1898. Rainbow Trout are considered by many anglers to be the best sporting fish in Tasmania, but they have not adapted in the wild as well as the Brown Trout. Brown Trout vary considerably in colour depending on whether they are found in rivers, lakes or sea-run. The largest recorded Brown Trout was a 13.27kg monster, caught in the Huon River in 1887. The Brown Trout was introduced to Tasmania from Europe in 1864 and is now in good numbers in most lakes and rivers, all of which have self-sustaining populations. At the Salmon Ponds you can view Rainbow, Albino, Brown, Brook and Tiger Trout, plus Atlantic Salmon.
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