AKA: brownies, browns, german trout, sea trout.
MINIMUM LEGAL SIZE: no minimum.
BAG/POSSESSION LIMIT: various salmonid bag/possession limits apply in different waters, see Salmon & Trout Regulations. Landed whole or as a carcass. Note: a total bag/possession limit of 40 fish applies to all scale fish species.
CLOSED SEASON: yes, see Salmon & Trout Regulations.

Originally from Europe, the brown trout is regarded as the most difficult to catch of all trouts. It is a cautious and wary feeder and needs to be stalked with stealth and cunning.

SIZE: Up to 6kg, more commonly from 0.5-2kg.

WHERE: Cool and clean lakes, dams and river systems in alpine and higher areas of the State. Many alpine areas have been stocked with brown trout.

TACKLE: Light tackle rigged for bait or lures although this fish is perhaps more popular with fly fishing devotees.

BAIT: Mudeyes, earthworms, yabbies, live crickets and grasshoppers as well as a variety of lures and flies.

BITE: A cautious feeder that will fight strongly when hooked.

EATING: Excellent quality table fish.