West Virginia State Fish
The Brook Trout
The Brook Trout, a native of West Virginia waters, is perhaps the most sought after trout. It puts up an excellent fight for its size. Not being able to withstand higher temperatures, it does best in small, cold, spring-fed streams. The brook trout is olive with lighter sides and a reddish belly (in males) and easily identified by the light colored edges of the lower fins. Its hatchery growth averages six to eight inches in length soon after birth.
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