Kamloops trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss kamloops

Family

Salmonidae

Max Length

122 cm

Max Weight

25.4 kg

IUCN Status

Water Type

saltwater, freshwater, mixed

Fishing Spots

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

Nightcrawlers
Effective when fished on the bottom or under a bobber.
Mealworms
Great for ice fishing or stream fishing.
Maggots
Use on a small jig head.
Grasshoppers
Excellent in late summer near grassy banks.

Artificial Lures

Mepps Aglia #3Spinner
Classic choice, silver or gold blade.
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Blue Fox VibraxSpinner
Vibrating action entices strikes.
Buy
Rapala Original Floater 07Crankbait
Twitched on the surface or trolled.
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Kastmaster 1/4 ozSpoon
Good for casting long distances in lakes.
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Woolly Bugger (Olive or Black)Fly
Effective when swung in rivers.
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Techniques

Vary your retrieve speed and depth until you find what the fish are responding to on that particular day; Kamloops can be finicky.

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Where to Find Kamloops trout

British Columbia, Canada2 spots California, United States1 spots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Kamloops trout?+

Popular baits for Kamloops trout include Nightcrawlers, Mealworms, Maggots, Grasshoppers, Mepps Aglia #3. Tip: Vary your retrieve speed and depth until you find what the fish are responding to on that particular day; Kamloops can be finicky.

Where can I catch Kamloops trout?+

Kamloops trout can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include British Columbia, Canada; California, United States. WikiCatch lists 4 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Kamloops trout get?+

Kamloops trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss kamloops) can reach up to 122.000003 cm in length and 25.4 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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