Trout is a freshwater species of fish found in North America, Europe, England and northern Asia. They live in streams, rivers and clear lakes and some varieties are anadromous, which means that they migrate to the sea, returning only to spawn and die. They prefer water between fifty and sixty degrees Fahrenheit. There are many species of trout, although many of the same species may vary wildly in coloration depending on habitat. Those coming from the sea are silvery while those in lakes and streams will have brighter coloration. Brighter colors are more apparent during mating season as well, and wild trout are thought to be more colorful than farmed fish.
      All trout are members of the Salmonidae subfamily. A few more well-known trout species are; brown, flat head, cutthroat, golden, rainbow, brook, bull, lake and silver trout.
      Trout are a great recreational fish and fly-fishing was developed for taking them from streams. They are somewhat bony, a tasty food fish and are eaten wherever they are found. They are also farmed for consumption and have been reintroduced where they have been over fished or where their habitat or path to the sea has been destroyed or degraded.
      Trout fishing is big business, especially in North America where guides can be hired, boats and fish camps rented and great volumes of fishing gear purchased. In Alaska, you can be flown into remote areas to fish and enjoy the untouched beauty of the remote terrain.

Trout tastes great and can be simply pan fried at home or right next to the stream it came from. Fresh trout is indescribably delicious.