Description
The Golden Trout, also known as the Californian Golden Trout, is a species of trout native to California. The Wyoming Game & Fish Department state record Golden Trout measured 28 in (71 cm) and weighed 11.3 lb (5.1 kg), caught in Cook Lake, Wyoming in 1948. In their native habitat, adults range from 6-12 in (15-30 cm) long. Fish over 12 in (30 cm) are considered large. Golden Trout that have been transplanted to lakes have been recorded up to 11 lb (5 kg).
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This is the Wiki page for the Golden Trout found in Golden Ridge Reserve.
Summary
Habitats
Golden Trout can be found in Shallow Pond and Deep Pond.
Bait & Lure Preferences
Pro Performance, Spoon, Cheese, Marshmallow, Spinner, Redworm, Artificial Corn – Yellow, Corn, can be used to lure and catch Golden Trout in COTW the Angler.
Traits
The Golden Trout has the following traits:
- Easily Spooked:
Gets easily scared by human presence.
- Jumper:
Likes jumping out of the water.
- Last Stand:
When close to getting caught it fights with renewed vigor.
Tips for catching Golden Trout
Preferred Bait
The Golden Trout preferes Spoon as bait. If you use Spoon you have the best chance of cathing a Golden Trout.
Time of Day
The best time for catching a Golden Trout is during ☀️Daytime and 🌙Nighttime.
Water Temperature
Golden Trout will bite when the water temperature is between 4.0°C and 12.0°C, with an ideal temperature of 8.0°C.
Ranks & Hook Sizes
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile (0.04-0.35kg) | 10 |
| 🥉Bronze (0.35-0.8kg) | 9 |
| 🥈Silver (0.8-2.35kg) | 8, 7, 6 and 5 |
| 🥇Gold (2.35-3.4kg) | 4 and 3 |
| 💎Diamond (3.4-4.7kg) | 2 |
Golden Trout Hotspots Map
A map with known hotspots for Golden Trout. These are locations where Diamond Golden Trout have been caugth, but they don't guarantee a Diamond Rank catch. Also, other ranks of Golden Trout can be caught at these locations.
