08/20/2026
We need rain....
Sharing a clip from a trout presentation I held for
Women Anglers of Minnesota.
My topic was and still is educating on trout & steelhead.
Based on our current Central Upper Michigan river conditions, education is key in protecting our inland trout. Unless a stream has a strong spring fed source our rivers are getting too low & warm at 70+ deg. Springs are a clean & cold water source hovering from 40-50 deg year-round.
Now is a good time to fish for bass, pike or other warm water fish.
Clip:
Brook Trout requires more oxygen and colder water than Rainbow or Brown Trout. That is why brook trout streams are typically clearer, cooler, and more remote. Their ideal feeding range is about 44–64°F. Brook Trout begin to stress around 65°F, and water temperatures near 70°F can become lethal.
Rainbow and brown trout are hardier than brook trout, which is one reason many states stock them. Their optimal feeding and movement range is roughly 44–67°F. Both species begin to experience stress around 68°F, and prolonged temperatures in the 75–77°F range can be lethal. Studies suggest they may survive water near 80°F if those conditions last no more than 24–48 hours.
