Brown Trout

potočna pastrmka · Salmo trutta

fishcommon

The classic wild trout of cold, clean mountain rivers, prized by fly-fishers on the Pliva, Sana and upper Una.

Identification & best seen

Spotted gold-brown flanks with red and black spots; thrives only in cold, oxygen-rich water.

Habitat & where to see

Cold, fast, clean rivers and streams.

Fun fact

Its colours and spotting vary so much between rivers that locals can often tell which water a fish came from.