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).
In the Call of the Wild: The Angler game, Golden Trout can be found in the following reserves:
Summary
Habitats
Golden Trout can be found in Shallow Pond and Deep Pond.
Bait & Lure Preferences
Spoon, Cheese, Marshmallow, Spinner, Redworm, Artificial Corn - Yellow, and 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.
Ranks & Hook Sizes
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile | 10 and 9 |
| 🥉Bronze | 8 and 7 |
| 🥈Silver | 6 and 5 |
| 🥇Gold | 4 and 3 |
| 💎Diamond | 2 |