THE GOAL:
To catch a native brook trout in each state within its natural distribution.
This will be no small feat, but worth it for these beautiful fish. To me, the brookie is king in the east. I want to pay tribute to this hardy fish and what it symbolizes in my mind. It has survived through much adversity, insane weather conditions, and the introduction of non-native trout. This fish is seemingly invincible and I admire all that it represents. Below is the checklist of states in which the brook trout is native.
To catch a native brook trout in each state within its natural distribution.
This will be no small feat, but worth it for these beautiful fish. To me, the brookie is king in the east. I want to pay tribute to this hardy fish and what it symbolizes in my mind. It has survived through much adversity, insane weather conditions, and the introduction of non-native trout. This fish is seemingly invincible and I admire all that it represents. Below is the checklist of states in which the brook trout is native.
Connecticut
Georgia ✔
Iowa
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina ✔
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee ✔
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia ✔
Wisconsin
Georgia ✔
Iowa
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina ✔
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee ✔
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia ✔
Wisconsin