Apr 15, 2025 · Brown trout, a popular game fish, are often regarded as a prized catch by anglers. However, they are not always good for the environment and can have negative impacts on …

Brown trout are one of the most pervasive and successful invaders in North America, negatively impacting native fishes and ecosystems not only through predation and com-petition, but also …

Oct 9, 2023 · They are simply more aggressive as predators and gradually take over the best feeding stations within pools, runs, and riffles. Brown trout feed on any insects and terrestrials …

Dec 14, 2017 · Herein, we review the direct (e.g., competition and predation) and indirect (e.g., disease vectors) pathways through which brown trout across the IMW have posed a threat to …

In small streams, brown trout are important predators of macroinvertebrates, and declining brown trout populations in these specific areas affect the entire aquatic food web.

As aggressive defenders of territories, they can displace native fishes from prime habitat. They have been implicated in population reductions of the brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) and …

The life span of wild brown trout is variable depending on the size and condition of their habitat. Generally, brown trout have greater longevity than brook trout, averaging about five years. In …

Mar 18, 2025 · Although Brown Trout are more tolerant of elevated water temperatures and pollutants than other species of trout, they do require relatively pristine water that is both cold …

Techniques: The brown is known as the wariest of trout and the most difficult to catch. While brown trout have a varied diet, anglers often target them use spinners or flies that mimic …

Jul 15, 2025 · “Brown trout pose a threat to native species in the Flathead drainage, and we need the public’s help to manage this invasive species.”