Trout is a fish that belongs to the salmon family. Moreover, she is his typical representative. There are many subspecies of this fish, and each of them has its own distinctive features. For example, some specimens do not exceed a weight of 2 kg, others reach a mass of more than 20.
Trout has very tasty and rich in useful elements meat. Therefore, many anglers dream of it. In some places in Russia, it is fishing. The minimum fat content, the normal number of calories per 100 grams of weight, as well as excellent digestibility - all these are the main advantages of fish.
Habitat
Trout fish is quite common. Photos of fishermen with the corresponding trophy are quite common, both in private collections and in various forums or thematic sites. Therefore, you can not briefly talk about its habitat.
Passing and freshwater representatives usually live in the basins of large rivers with appropriate water. Caspian trout prefers the Caspian, as its name implies. Moreover, at the time when it goes to spawn, it can turn into freshwater. The mating season takes place on the Kura River. Another representative - salmon, lives in the Azov and Black Seas. Thus, for fishermen there are many places where you can catch such prey.
As indicated, all marine or lake fish belonging to this species have a distinctive feature. It lies in the fact that trumpet, in fact, it does not matter which water: salty or fresh. She can live everywhere. This has a positive effect on its widespread distribution.
Appearance
The appearance of representatives of the salmon family will vary depending on the subspecies. Most typical specimens, such as Taimyr trout, passing or freshwater, have the characteristics described below.
- Mouth sloping down.
- If the individual is large, then the lower jaw has a characteristic hook.
- Little fin on the back.
- Powerful tail.
- Small adipose fin.
- Spots all over the body.
Sea and lake fish are similar in appearance, body structure and even taste. The difference lies only directly in the habitat, which they can change at their discretion.
By weight, the specimens also vary. The largest is the Caspian trout fish. Photos on thematic sites introduce fishermen to specimens of 10 and 20 kg. In general, the mass of estimated production can be determined from its habitat. If the pond is small, then the size and weight will be small, and vice versa.
Breeding
Brown trout is a fish that selects for such spawning areas of water bodies where there are many stones that are small. This is due to the fact that small eggs hide under them or burrow in the sand, if it is large.
A distinctive feature of trout is that during spawning, it continues to eat. Having released an average of 7-12 thousand eggs, the fish is quietly engaged in fishing for crayfish, herring and so on.
The size of the fry is 5-6 mm in diameter. The female can go to spawn no more than 10 times in her life. First, the kids live in the place where the spawning took place. After growing up, they go after adults to the sea or lake.
Trout is a fish that can survive 19-20 years. Passing and marine have a shorter life span, unlike lake ones. However, this time is enough for fishing, it is possible to enjoy adult meat, without interfering with procreation.
Lifestyle
It is believed that all fish of the salmon family (the list of representatives is very large) are predators by nature. Many people find small cancers in the stomach during cutting. There are also other fish. In general, trout does not get hung up on its food, it is ready to eat everything that comes in its way.
But there are other examples. There are two representatives of the breed in
Lake Ohrid . The first, trout, reaches a mass of 10 kg and eats exclusively meat products. The second instance is a small silver fish. Her diet consists only of small crustaceans or plankton. Beginners and amateurs often take them for representatives of different families. And few in appearance will be able to say that they belong to a single breed.
Brown trout spends most of its life in salt water. To spawn, it swims into freshwater rivers. A fry grows there. As an adult, he returns to the sea or lake with salt water.
Interesting facts about fish
As indicated, the largest representative is the Caspian trout. In history, a case was recorded when a fisherman managed to catch such a weight of 51 kg. But today, large individuals are inaccessible, as everywhere where trout is found, fishing is observed. Therefore, it simply does not have time to grow to such a large size.
In some cases, migratory, marine, and lake fish may spawn together. This is observed where in the immediate vicinity of each other are two corresponding reservoirs connected by one river. Together they peacefully go to the process of spawning, and no one is uncomfortable.
Today trout fishing is not becoming as profitable as it was at the beginning of the 20th century. This is due to the fact that fishing is irrational, and in some places of its habitat hydro construction began. Therefore, the natural increase in the population was disrupted. But the fish is not yet protected and is not protected by appropriate structures.
Trout fishing
All fish of the salmon family (the list starts with the usual trout and ends with the Caspian trout) are caught for spinning or fly fishing, if it spawns. Spawning takes place from September to February, depending on the climatic conditions of the habitat.
The trout has a sharp bite, and you should not hook it right away. The fact is that it can easily break, as a result, the fisherman will lose his trophy. First you need to tire her a little. Then, when being pulled ashore, there would be no problem.
In general, fishing will be difficult regardless of whether sea or lake fish are caught. Photos of people with appropriate trophies prove this. Very tired fishermen can be seen on them. Accordingly, you need to take a lot of nutritious food and fishing line with you, since without trout trout will not give up.
Brown trout meat
The considered salmon breed is in no way inferior to animal meat in terms of taste and culinary qualities. Moreover, with proper preparation, it is even better. First of all, this is that meat is easily digested, even by young children.
Trout is not a fatty fish, but very tender. This is due to the fact that in its carcass on the meat there are fatty layers. But they are located unevenly, so some parts of the animal can be cooked in only one way, while others suggest scope for culinary fantasies. Also, the amount of fat depends on the time of fishing, during spawning, for example, the fish gets fat, and by the end it gets thinner.
In order to cook a delicacy, cooks add a little trout. Thanks to the fatty layers, it is impregnated with its own juice. As a result, it is possible to get a taste that is not interrupted by other products from the marinade.
Boiled and skewered fish also has excellent culinary qualities. However, it does not lose its usefulness, unlike many others. But the problem is that it is too difficult to choose a side dish for such a tender and unique meat. Usually, boiled mushrooms or baked potatoes play its role.
Conclusion
Despite the fact that there is quite a lot of information on how to catch this representative of salmon, trout is a fish that requires a special approach. It is unlikely that beginners or amateurs will be able to cope with it, if only by a fluke. But if you get used to fishing, then you can please the family with excellent meat with unique taste.
One cannot but pay attention to the usefulness of trout. Unlike most other commercial fish, it is less oily and has tender meat. For this, they value her.