Tiger Trout

Tiger trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) are a hybrid species that occur when a brown and brook trout mate. These trout get their name because of their tiger-like markings. You can see a really good photo of a Tiger trout by clicking here.

Tiger aggressive predators who like to eat smaller fish. And since they're known for putting up a good fight, anglers enjoy catching them.

Many fish hatcheries have started breeding Tiger trout in an effort to help control some of the competition (like chubs) faced by some game fish. Due to their aggressive nature and willingness to hunt prey in shallow waters, it's thought that Tiger trout might survive better than other species.

However, Tiger trout are sterile and unable to reproduce. Thus it's up to hatcheries to keep reproducing them.


Tiger trout can be found in many states and other countries including:

• Pennsylvania
• Nevada
• Utah
• Colorado
  
• New Jersey
• Ohio
• Montana
• Wyoming
  
• Washington
• Connecticut
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• West Virginia
• South Dakota
• Saskatchewan
• England
• Australia
• New Zealand

When fishing for tiger trout, follow the same trout fishing tips used for other species. Lure, artificial flies, worms and PowerBait are all effective bait sources. Remember that tiger trout like to eat smaller fish, so using jigging techniques with flashy lures often work well.

When ice fishing for tiger trout, try using an ice fly tipped with a piece of mealworm or nightcrawler. Many anglers like to fish using two hooks (each with different bait) until they figure out what works best.