Freshwater Fish of Connecticut
Palomino Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss (golden strain)
Also called: Golden Trout, Banana Trout
Identification
Bright golden-yellow body with a pink or orange lateral stripe; a color variant of the rainbow trout.
Habitat
Stocked lakes and streams where rainbow trout are managed.
Behavior
Behaves like rainbow trout; tends to hold in similar lies.
How to Catch
The same baits and fly patterns used for rainbow trout.
Notes
A hatchery novelty prized for its striking color.