FISH

TROUT

• Fast growing 12-16 inches long.

• Life span 4-5 years.

• Require rock bottom for spawning and fast-moving water (current)

• Eat algae and mosquito larvae, but search the bottoms as well for mayfly nymphs and stone fly.
  

• Cold water fish preferring water temperatures in the 50-60° F. Because of this they not an ideal fish for ponds that receive full sun because the water temperature will get closer to 80° F. You can reduce water temperature with plants that cover the water if water temperature never exceeds 70° F without plants.
  

• Because of temperature differences it is not a good idea to mix trout and koi together. Koi's immune system do not really kick in until water temperature reaches 65° F.
  

• Trout are shy, timid fish and require abundant plant life to hide in.
  

• Trout come in many different colors from greens to browns to yellows and with multicolor patterns including rainbow.
  

• Do not catch trout in the wild and bring them home. It is illegal and they may introduce diseases and parasites into your pond.

• The state of Utah requires you to have a license to keep many kinds of trout.