TROUT FLY-FISHING IN AMERICA 



periods of the open season, such as where and when trout 

 are most likely to be found and caught in the many dif- 

 ferent kinds of trout waters. 



Although all species of trout vary greatly in their de- 

 gree of coloration, nevertheless there are some marked 

 color characteristics which the angler can take at the dif- 

 ferent seasons of the year as a real basis from which to 

 draw proper deductions of their movements. 



During the twelve months of the year trout can be 

 said to have four well-defined general habitats which are 

 governed by the different seasons and very effectively in- 

 fluence their coloration. They are : 



The Winter Season Habitat: - 



The Spring Season Habitat: 



The Summer Season Habitat: - 



The Fall Season Habitat: 



'November i to April i — A period 

 of five months, when coloration is 

 dark after the spawning season is 

 over. 



April I to June 15 — A period of 

 two and one-half months of dull or 

 subdued coloration. 



June 15 to August 15 — A period of 

 two months, when the coloration is 

 bright. 



August 15 to November i — A 

 period of tvvo and one-half months 

 when brilliant coloration prevails. 



It should be borne in mind that the duration of the dif- 

 ferent periods as given varies somewhat in different locali- 

 ties and different waters, but they are sufficiently accurate 



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