Not only is fish low in fat, but it is also a tasty, highly nutritious and wholesome food that can offer an endless variety to menus. It can be a delightful addition to any meal, and is an excellent source of protein and other nutrients. Fish may often cost less per pound than some other meats because it has less inedible por-tions, like bones and fat. It is also easy to prepare and cooks in minutes rather than hours. Characteristics Rainbow trout are native from northern Mexico to southern Alaska west of the Rockies.
Rainbow trout prefer clear, cool, high quality water.
Sometimes trout migrate to the ocean where they spend several years of their life. Rainbow trout have long been known for the spectacular leaps and runs they make when caught by the sport fisherman in swift, cool, white-water rivers. These fish always put up a good fight during the catch. The reddish band blends into a dark olive green on the back and pure white or silver on the belly. The back, dorsal fin and tail are generously sprinkled with black spots.