Clear and cold mountain streams of the highest water quality.
Brook trout are most successful in the smaller, higher elevation headwater streams.
The brook trout feeds primarily on insects, but other invertebrates, fish, frogs, etc., are consumed as opportunity allow. The females locate spawning sites in cold, spring-fed headwaters of creeks where they prepare a nest like depression called a redd. The eggs are deposited, fertilized and covered with gravel where they will hatch approximately 50 days later. Despite the small size of the brook trout, it is a favorite among trout fishermen especially the traditional fly fishermen. If you see violations of wildlife, boating, or litter laws.