brook trout

Also called speckled trout. a common trout, Salvelinus fontinalis, of eastern North America.

brown trout.

Origin of brook trout

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

I shot ptarmigan and kept our table supplied with brook-trout.

In Search of the Unknown |Robert W. Chambers
Norris thinks the sea-trout more slender in form than the brook-trout until the former attains the weight of two pounds.

Fishing With The Fly |Charles F. Orvis and Others
Poor badgered Peter knew now what it felt like to be a brook-trout when a skilful angler is managing the reel.

Much Ado About Peter |Jean Webster
Its long body does not admit of the quick doublings of the black-bass or brook-trout.

Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others |James Alexander Henshall

A fish which has been very freely introduced into British waters is the American brook-trout (Salvelinus fontinalis).

Amateur Fish Culture |Charles Edward Walker

brook trout

a North American freshwater trout, Salvelinus fontinalis, introduced in Europe and valued as a food and game fish Also called: speckled trout