Family: Salmonidae
Common Family: The Trout Family
Common Name: Tiger Trout
Scientific Name: Salmo trutta x Salvelinus fontinalis
Identification
Tiger trout are produced from a man-made cross of a brown trout and a brook trout. And as such, will have characteristics of both parents.
Range and Habitat
Tiger trout can be found in most state waters stocked with catchable-sized trout during the stocking season except waters where the endangered candy darter or Guyandotte River crayfish are found.
Fishing Facts
Tiger trout are typically aggressive feeders and often will strike a bait or lure quickly and ferociously.
Similar Species
Brown Trout and Brook Trout.