Deep diving crankbaits, trout imitation swimbaits, ... Rainbow trout were planted last week, and anglers did well with rainbow Powerbait, Mousetails, minijigs, or spinners.

The state’s eight trout hatcheries combined are expected to release approximately 2.4 million rainbow, 693,000 brown, 125,000 brook and 14,000 golden rainbow trout.

Some hit hard and run deep. Others slash near the surface or dance down the current. In my experience, rainbow trout give the most spirited fight of all — especially in fast water. Yesterday, when I ...

Rainbow trout — minimum size 26 inches (only 1 may be kept). Brown trout — minimum size 10 inches (only 2 may be larger than 15 inches). Brook trout — minimum size 8 inches.