Where do trout live?

Trout are fish of the family Salmonidae, in the order Salmoniformes. All species of trout inhabit cold water, and most species are native to tributaries and headwaters of rivers in Northern Hemisphere temperate and sub-arctic regions.

Trout are found in clear, freshwater rivers and streams with a moderate to fast current, and a gravel or rocky bottom. They prefer cool water temperatures between 50°F and 70°F.

They usually live in the deeper pools of a river, where the water is cooler and there is more cover. Trout are also found in lakes and reservoirs.

Some species of trout, such as the rainbow trout, are widely distributed and have been introduced to many other regions around the world.