Golden Rainbow Trout

Golden Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) 

OTHER NAMES:  Palomino Trout 

IDENTIFICATION:  Orangish Yellow body with a darker reddish horizontal stripe in the middle of the body, sometimes reddish gill plates. At the time of stocking, trout generally weigh 1 to 2 lbs. each. 

DIET:  Insects, small fish and commercial fish food.  When fed a good commercial fish food like Optimal, their growth rates can be 1+ ounce for every 2 ounces of food consumed. 

SPAWNING: Natural reproduction in ponds throughout the Midwest typically does not occur.  Fish should be stocked in early Fall and harvested no later than the end of June. Golden rainbow trout will not generally survive in waters greater than 72̊° F. 

FISHING TIPS:  Fishing with spoons and jigs tipped with worms, fish eggs and fathead minnows are effective methods for catching Golden rainbow trout. 

STOCKING RATE: Up to 100# per acre

These are feed trained fish and do very well in a pond with a feeding program. 

25# minimum order

Rainbow Trout are only available Oct 1 thru Nov 15th  and are stocked once water temperatures drop to 60°F. Pre order Golden Rainbow Trout by Sept. 20th to ensure availability.

Priced per pound.

Only available for stocking Oct 1 - Nov 19

50# minimum order. Call or e-mail for delivery quote if you are outside of the 75 mile radius from sip code 46531. Any fish orders paid for via credit card and cancelled will be subject to a 20% administrative fee. We do not ship trout.