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Trout Fishing
Lake Ontario is home to some of the largest trout!
Trout is the name for a number of species of freshwater fish belonging to the genera Oncorhynchus, Salmo and Salvelinus, all of the subfamily Salmoninae of the family Salmonidae. The word trout is also used as part of the name of some non-salmonid fish such as Cynoscion nebulosus, the spotted seatrout or speckled trout.
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Trout:
Trout are closely related to salmon and char (or charr): species termed salmon and char occur in the same genera as do trout (Oncorhynchus - Pacific salmon and trout, Salmo - Atlantic salmon and various trout, Salvelinus - char and trout).
Most trout such as Lake trout live in freshwater lakes and/or rivers exclusively, while there are others such as the Rainbow trout which spend two or three years at sea before returning to freshwater to spawn, a habit more typical of salmon.
Trout are an important food source for humans and wildlife including brown bears, birds of prey such as eagles, and other animals. They are classified as an oily fish.
Types of Trout:
Fishing for Trout in Lake Ontario. There are several different types of Trout stocked in Lake Ontario by the states surrounding the lake. In the past few years, there has also been some natural reproduction of the trout occurring in several rivers and streams that flow into Lake Ontario. Fishing for trout in Lake Ontario can be done from all year long.
- Steelhead or Rainbow Trout
Steelhead or Rainbow Trout, generally spawn in the spring during the months of February thru May in Lake Ontario. Fishing for Steelhead or Rainbow Trout in the tributary streams and rivers generally takes place in the fall from late August thru the following May. Fishing for Steelhead or Rainbow Trout from shore is done year round. Fishing for Steelhead by trolling from a boat generally takes place from May thru October.
- Lake Trout
Lake Trout, generally spawn in the fall in October in Lake Ontario. Lake Trout seldom enter tributary streams and rivers. Fishing for Lake Trout from shore is seldom done, since they prefer the deeper offshore waters. Fishing for Lake Trout by trolling from a boat generally takes place from May thru October.
- Brown Trout
Brown Trout, generally spawn in the fall from October thru December in Lake Ontario. Fishing for Brown Trout in the tributary streams and rivers generally takes place in the fall from late August thru December. Fishing for Brown Trout from shore is done year round. Fishing for Brown Trout by trolling from a boat generally takes place from May thru October.
- Brook Trout
Brook Trout, generally spawn in the fall in September in Lake Ontario. Fishing for Brook Trout in the tributary streams and rivers generally takes place in the fall from August thru December. Fishing for Brook Trout from shore is done year round. Fishing for Brook Trout by trolling from a boat is seldom done.
RidgeRunner Sport Fishing Charters in Lake Ontario. RidgeRunner Sport Fishing Charters takes you out on the beautiful Lake Ontario for Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Brown Trout. On the charter we experience some exciting fishing on the beautiful Lake Ontario. Our main goal is to keep you safe at all times while we give you an exciting day of fishing for rainbow trout, lake trout, and or even brown trout.
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