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Looking for a comprehensive list of brown trout state records? Then you have come to the right place! Below, you will find a breakdown of the largest brown trout caught in every state. It is worth noting that some states (yes, we’re looking at you, Alaska and Florida), do not have a record fish listed as brown trout are not native to their waters.
When it comes to trout fishing, perhaps no species lands more bragging rights for anglers than the brown trout. As you will see on the list of state records below, these fish can get pretty big. At those sizes, they are also guaranteed to put up one heck of a fight!
How to Catch the Big One
If you have your heart set on catching a state record brown trout, here are some tips:
- Keepin’ it Cool: Brown trout love cold, well-oxygenated waters. Ideally, try fishing areas where the water is in the 60-65 degree Fahrenheit (or 15-18 degree Celsius) range.
- Take Cover: Keep your eyes peeled for natural cover. If you can find hanging vegetation or rock beds, the fish should be nearby!
- Natural Predators: One positive to fishing for brown trout is that they will feed both day and night. Try throwing a mixture of frogs, small bait fish, earth worms (we love using red worms), or terrestrial insects. Salmon eggs are also a great option!
- Artificial Intelligence: Don’t want to use live baits? Consider casting out spoons, spinners, and swimbaits. Also, no trout fishing tackle box would be complete with a jar of “power bait”. We recommend trying Berkley’s Gulp! Trout Dough in garlic scent.
Want some more tips that could help you could catch a monster brown trout? Check out our comprehensive list of Trout Fishing Tips before hitting the water again.
And now, what you came here for.
List of All Brown Trout State Records
| State | Size |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 22 lbs 14.5 oz |
| Arkansas | 40 lbs 4 oz |
| California | 26 lbs 8 oz |
| Colorado | 30 lbs 8 oz |
| Connecticut | 16 lbs 14 oz |
| Georgia | 18 lbs 6 oz |
| Idaho | 27 lbs 5 oz |
| Illinois | 36 lbs 11.5 oz |
| Indiana | 29 lbs 3 oz |
| Iowa | 15 lbs 6 oz |
| Kentucky | 21 lbs |
| Maine | 23 lbs 5 oz |
| Maryland | 18 lbs 3 oz |
| Massachusetts | 19 lbs 10 oz |
| Michigan | 41 lbs 7.2 oz |
| Minnesota | 16 lbs 12 oz |
| Missouri | 26 lbs 13 oz |
| Montana | 29 lbs |
| Nebraska | 20 lbs 1 oz |
| Nevada | 27 lbs 5 oz |
| New Hampshire | 16 lbs 6 oz |
| New Jersey | 21 lbs 6 oz |
| New Mexico | 20 lbs 4 oz |
| New York | 33 lbs 2 oz |
| North Carolina | 24 lbs 10 oz |
| North Dakota | 31 lbs 11 oz |
| Ohio | 14 lbs 10.8 oz |
| Oklahoma | 17 lbs 4 oz |
| Oregon | 28 lbs 5 oz |
| Pennsylvania | 19 lbs 10 oz |
| Rhode Island | 7 lbs 9 oz |
| South Carolina | 17 lbs 9.5 oz |
| South Dakota | 24 lbs 8 oz |
| Tennessee | 28 lbs 12 oz |
| Texas | 7 lbs 1.92 oz |
| Utah | 33 lbs 10 oz |
| Vermont | 22 lbs 3 oz |
| Virginia | 14 lbs 12 oz |
| Washington | 22 lbs |
| West Virginia | 16 lbs |
| Wisconsin | 41 lbs 8 oz |
| Wyoming | 25 lbs 13 oz |
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