The trout is one of the most well known freshwater sport fish of North America and Europe. It is a favorite among fisherfolk because of its ability to fight. Trout are related to salmon and whitefish and some, known as steelheads, migrate to the ocean between spawnings. All spawn in fresh water in the spring or fall. Male trout fertilize a female's eggs after she has already laid them in a shallow water "nest". The eggs will then hatch in approximately two months.

There are about ten species of trout in North America. All have strong teeth, streamlined bodies, and small scales. Some can grow to be more than three feet in length. Some are also very colorful, such as the rainbow trout. All true trout have dark spots on their bodies and feed on invertebrates, fish and crayfish. Trout may occasionally eat birds, animals, or lizards that have fallen into the water.

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