Waters where found: Freshwater streams and lakes; Native to west coast of North America from Alaska to Mexico; introduced extensively in cooler streams and lakes worldwide

Description: Bullet-shaped silver-gray body with colorful spots and a pink stripe down lateral line

Record Weight: 42 lbs. 2 oz.

Average Weight: 1–2 lbs.

Best bait: Flies of all kinds, small spinners and spoons, live minnows, and insects