The Salmon Trout. 
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THE SALMON 
TROUT, (Salmo Trutta,) 
Also called the Bull Trout, or Sea Trout, is thicker in 
the body than the common trout, and weighs about 
three pounds ; it has a large smooth head, which, as 
well as the back, is of a bluish tint, with a green gloss ; 
the sides are marked with numerous black -spots, and 
the tail is broadest at the end. It is said that in the 
beginning of summer the flesh of this fish reddens, and 
remains this colour till the month of August ; which is 
very probably owing to their being on the point of 
spawning. Like the salmon, this fish inhabits the sea ; 
but in the months of November and December it enters 
the rivers, in order to deposit its roe ; and consequently, 
in the spawning season, it is occasionally found in lakes 
and streams, at a great distance from the sea. It is very 
delicate, and much esteemed on our tables. Some people 
prefer this fish to salmon; but they are both apt to 
cause illness when eaten in too great a quantity. 
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