It can be found in meadow brooks, rivers, streams and ponds. The brookie is easily caught with flies or small spinners.
Earthworms are the most effective live bait.
Due to the low levels of nutrients in the water bodies housing brookies, they are short-lived and rarely exceed 6 inches in length. It is possible to catch a 4-pound trout in some of these ponds, due to the light fishing pressure they receive. The rainbow trout thrives best in cold water, but can withstand temperatures up to 77 degrees if the water is well aerated. This species is well adapted to lakes and streams. Any trout fishing method can be used to catch rainbows.