Black spots on back, head, and tail are small in size.
Most rainbows have a pink or red side stripe.
The native trout of the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, rainbows can be found from the edge of the Central Valley to high mountain lakes. This trout is most active in water temperatures of 55 to 65 degrees F. A variety of insects and small fish make up the bulk of the rainbow trout's diet. The most active feeding period for this trout is at sunrise and near dusk. At the lower elevations, anglers will find spring and fall the best seasons for rainbow trout fishing. White or silver belly with yellow flanks.