| Eastern brook trout are widely regarded as a | | | | finding a prime location. Arguably one of the best |
| prestigious catch, especially in the waters in and | | | | regions for catching eastern brook trout is the |
| around Maine. Brook trout are one of very few | | | | Moosehead Lake Region and its surrounding area, |
| species of trout that are native to Eastern America, | | | | which is home to over 600 lakes and ponds as well as |
| and thanks to the high quality of water in Maine's lakes | | | | over 30 miles of rivers and streams. As well as clean |
| and streams, maintain a steady population. With their | | | | waters and superb fish, you will also be treated to |
| distinctive orange colouring, eastern brook trout are | | | | some of the most breathtaking scenery in Maine. |
| without doubt one of the most beautiful freshwater | | | | Mount Kineo stands high above Moosehead Lake, and |
| fish in existence, and it comes as no surprise that they | | | | is surrounded by equally stunning mountains and |
| are considered so highly by enthusiast and professional | | | | unspoilt landscape. |
| anglers alike. | | | | The eastern brook trout fishery is, as the name |
| The development of industry and surface runoff from | | | | suggests, one of the prime spots in the region to catch |
| agriculture has led to a degradation of water quality in | | | | big, healthy fish. The fishery itself is well known among |
| lakes, rivers and streams all across America, which | | | | keen anglers, and attracts thousands of visitors from |
| has unfortunately led to the decline in population of | | | | far and wide each year. |
| many species of fish. Additionally, the introduction of | | | | Due to their relative abundance in the state of Maine, |
| non-native fish into water systems has also caused | | | | catching eastern brook trout are not particularly difficult, |
| problems, particularly for smaller, more vulnerable | | | | and many anglers choose to use bait or artificial lures |
| species. Fortunately, Maine continues to support a | | | | to land their trout. Alternatively, fly-fishing is also a very |
| healthy population of eastern brook trout, which is | | | | popular method, with many lakes dedicated to this |
| testament to the quality of water in the state's many | | | | type of fishing. Combine this with their stunning beauty |
| lakes, rivers and streams. | | | | and you have one of the most sought after game fish, |
| Eastern brook trout are distributed in lakes and rivers | | | | which alone are responsible for attracting thousands of |
| across Maine, so if you are looking to catch this | | | | keen anglers to the state of Maine every year. |
| particular species then you should have few problems | | | | |