About Brown Trout
Brown trout occurs in rivers and lakes throughout Iceland. Some populations migrate to sea and are known as sea trout.
Characteristics
- Common in Iceland
- Native species
- Game fish
Habitat
Rivers, lakes and, for migratory populations, coastal waters.
Diet
Aquatic insects, crustaceans and fish depending on size and habitat.
Spawning and reproduction
Period
Autumn
Reproduction
Rivers, streams and suitable shallow lake habitats.
Distribution around Iceland
Found in rivers and lakes throughout Iceland.