The rainbow trout spawning season, typically occurring in late March through early May, marks a pivotal time for these fish as they seek out their spawning grounds to create the next generation. Come ...

However, the fish were extirpated over much of their range in the last 200 years due to unregulated killing, pollution and dams that blocked spawning migrations.

by Eric Peterson, FOX 11 News Fri, April 18th 2025 at 6:19 PM ...

If you do choose to fish during spawning seasons, there are steps you can take to minimize your impact. Don’t Mess with Redds A redd is a nest that a female trout creates in which to lay her eggs.

The season could last days, weeks or more. "There is the moment where the sturgeon guard definitely helps us protect the fish," said Margaret Stadig, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources ...