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Trout Fishing Books
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Over sixty of America's favorite books on Trout fishing Books about Trout fishing in specific places, like Alaska, Wisconsin, The Rocky Mountains, and many other fisheries. "How-to" books about presentation, hatches, and tactics. Trout species related titles that cover the natural science of trout fishing, along with beautiful fine art drawings. And, of course, no list of Trout Fishing books would be complete without essays and article collections by the likes of John Gierach, James Prosek, and Dave Hughes, along with others. (You'll also find trout fishing books on this page: Fly Fishing Books.
Take a little time out and drift through this library of the best books on Trout Fishing.
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Alaska Trout Fishing Books
by Larry Tullis; 2001; paperback; 88pp
reviewed: "A gorgeous guide filled with splendid full-color photographs!...
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...a gorgeous guide filled with splendid full-color photographs and packed with detailed information on how to catch the best fish!"
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by Ernest Piper; 1997; 160pp; isbn 1566610370
Alaska Geographic is an award-winning series that presents the people, places, and wonders of Alaska to the world. Over the past 30 years, Alaska Geographic has earned its reputation as the publication for those who love Alaska.
We have many more Alaska Trout Fishing Books on our other page: Fly Fishing Books
We have many more Alaska Trout Fishing Books on our other page: Fly Fishing Books
by Gunnar Pedersen; 2005; 272pp; isbn 1578332966
reviewed: The Best Resource for Fishing the Kenai River in Print
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I'm starting to see Gunnar Pedersen as an old fishing buddy. His other books, Highway Angler and Alaska Fishing with Renee Limeres have become critical parts of my fishing library."
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California Trout Fishing Books
by Bill Sunderland; 1998; paperback; 96pp; isbn 1571881107
reviewed: "Quite good...
detailed commentary on a few of the bigger, well-known streams in California."
by Andrew Harris ; 1999; paperback; 124pp; isbn 1571881751
Somewhere between Hat Creek and Yosemite, between the McCloud River and Mammoth Lakes, lies one of the greatest undiscovered fly-fishing areas in California..."
by Craig Ballenger; 1998; 160pp; paperback; isbn 1571881360
reviewed: "I find this book astonishing in it's detail and breadth of focus.
I heartily recommend it to anyone with any interest in California, social history, natural history, and wild trout. Enjoy!'
by Ralph Cutter; 1991; paperback; 128pp; isbn 1878175025
reviewed: "verything I know about Sierra trout I learned here.
Cutter's Sierra Trout Guide is more than just a how to catch fish book. It is a lovingly illustrated and highly readable narrative about the Sierras, the varieties of trout found there, where trout feed, and on what and when, how to know what the trout are eating and what best imitates today's insect selection."
by Ron Kovach ; 2001; paperback; isbn 0934061424
reviewed: "The Ultimate How-to and Where-to Rolled into One!
Whether if you've just moved to California, a beginning angler, or an experienced trout fisherman, this book is for you. Go beyond drowning worms or powerbait and find out what a "Shasta Fly" or a "Christmas Tree" is."
by Charles S. Beck; 2000; paperback; 95pp; isbn 1571881883
by Charles S. Beck; 2001; paperback; 158pp; isbn 1571882235
reviewed: "An excellent guide"
In this book, Steve shows you when, where, and how. For each section of the park covered, you'll learn of its history hatches, weather, regulations, what fish you cap expect and how best to catch them and much more. No trip to this national treasure is complete without it!
Colorado and Mountain States Trout Fishing Books
by Wilderness Adventures Press Inc; 2004; paperback; 218pp; isbn 193209816X
reviewed: The book known by many as the "Fisherman’s Bible", Kip Carey’s Official Colorado Fishing Guide, has been revised and improved...
...the most complete and comprehensive angling guide for Colorado available with descriptions for over 3,000 reservoirs, lakes, ponds, creeks, and river
by Ron Baird ; 2006; paperback; 176pp; isbn 0762741473
Updated and revised, this second edition of the popular Fishing Colorado pinpoints over 125 of the best fisheries in the state along with information on fishing techniques, best times of year, favorite flies and lures, and camping facilities.
Michigan, Minnesota, & Wisconsin Trout Fishing Books
by Jeff Mayers; 1997; 320pp; isbn 0299155544
reviewed: ...Drawing on years of conservation and angling experience, Steve Born, Jeff Mayers, Andy Morton, and Bill Sonzogni tell you about great fishing opportunities unique to Wisconsin's 1,000 miles of spring creeks, the amazing nocturnal Hex hatch, and big salmonids in the Great Lakes tributaries.
Well written, well-rounded. Recommended
by John Van Vliet; 1996; 128pp; isbn 0963234439
reviewed: "Best succinct guide to SE MN streams
This 'little book', in its second edition, provides the trout fisher with a concise guide to some favorite streams of the "Driftless Area" of Minnesota."
by Jim Humphrey; 2001; 304pp; isbn 0881504971
reviewed: "Excellent reference guide
I am a guide and fly fisherman in SE Minnersota and still refer to this book when I explore new water. Almost as good as having a guide with you. Mel Hayner MINNESOTAFLYFISHING.COM"
New England & Northeast US Trout Fishing Books
by John Mordock; 2004; 128pp; isbn 1571883118
..part historical, part fishing guide, but mostly one man’s experiences fishing the well-known rivers of the Northeast. John Mordock has fished these rivers for decades, including such fabled waters as the Ausable, Battenkill, Housatonic, Willowemoc, Neversink, small Catskill trout streams, the Delaware, Esopus, Moosehead Lake rivers, the Salmon River in New York, and so many more...
by Ed Van Put; 2007; 540pp; isbn 1602390495
“No one knows trout fishing in the Catskills as well as Ed Van Put – both its present day angling possibilities and its fascinating history.”—
by David Klausmeyer; 2001; 224pp; isbn 0881504629
reviewed: "Useful information
...I found the book to be very helpful. Not being familar with Maine, VT, or NH, I was able to quicky determine not just where to fish but where not to fish. The book is targeted more toward fly fishermen (I am one of those) and it lists what hatches are on the stream. A familar fly fisherman knows roughly what month such hatches are around. I would highly recommend this book over a Maine Gazette map which will not give you the detailed directions to some popular fishing spots."
by Tom Fuller ; 1999; 240pp; isbn 088150470X
Southern States Trout Fishing Books
by Danny Hicks ; 2002; 100pp; isbn 1571881638
reviewed: "Well Done - Concise and Relevant
...This latest addition to the Blue-Ribbon series covers all the Ozarks year round, concentrating on the tailwaters and largest spring-fed rivers. With spectacular photography and informative text, Hicks explores this charming, trout filled region.
by Jimmy Jacobs; 2006; 228pp; isbn 1561454036
reviewed: "Excellent technical and directional guide
This book is a must have for anyone interested in seeking the sly trout in North Georgia. He is very complete in his technique and equipment sections and his maps are very thorough and easy to read. I never go fishing without it."
by Jimmy Jacobs; 2001; paperback; 352pp; isbn 0881504424
reviewed: "Excellent book for trout fishing in the South...
...outstanding book for people who want to fish for trout in the Appalachian Mountain regions of Georgia, Kentucky, North and South Carolina and Tennessee. It gives locations, access points, fly patterns and hatches for the best trout streams in the South."
Other Places Trout Fishing Books
by Tony Orman; 1994; 136pp; isbn 0671779206
"One year, Bridget and I attended the Federation of Fly Fishers' conclave in Eugene, Oregon, Naturally, we had several people come up to us and ask about New Zealand, as they had heard of the 'fabulous' fishing..."
by Dan Keating; 2004; 252pp; isbn 0974854905
by John Kent; 2004; 224pp; isbn 0811731472
...new edition introduces the best New Zealand trout fishing spots and is packed with the latest on access, season, and bag limits. The book lists professional fishing guides and tackle shops, and local attractions for non-fishing days...."
2001; 192pp; isbn 0811715280
"Many anglers, whether local or visiting, find themselves compelled to keep returning to certain Scottish trout lochs and/or rivers..."
by Leslie Crawford; 2006; 192pp; isbn 193183217X
Anglers enjoy a huge, rich diversity of trout fishing throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. With this book, her fifth for Swan Hill Press, Lesley Crawford sets out to explain in detail how differing local trout tactics have evolved and just why these specialist skills remain so successful.
by Ann McIntosh; 2002; paperback; 342pp; isbn 0811729583
accurate and reliable resource for finding good trout water when you're on the road and looking for a few hours on the stream. All the trout waters featured are within an easy drive from the most visited metropolitan areas in the U.S.
by John Ross; 2005; 384pp; isbn 1592285856
This smart, thorough guide covers more than 250 freshwater and saltwater fishing lodges in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. Whether you enjoy stalking high-mountain brook trout on tiny flies or throwing wiggly worms to largemouth bass in southern swamps, you can find a destination resort, ranch, or wilderness floatplane drop-off that will satisfy your fishing needs and budget.
Trout Tactics, Strategies, Techniques Fishing Books
by Nick Karas; 2002; paperback; 388pp; isbn 1585747335
reviewed: "Best written book ever on Brook trout...
I have fished brook trout for 25 years both in lakes and streams, and this book BROOK TROUT is right on the mark"
by Michael Croft; 1998; paperback; 96pp; isbn 1571881425
reviewed: Don't judge a book by its cover really applies here!!
If I had to pick one book on stillwater trout fishing I couldn't do without, it would be this one!! Indepth coverage of all the important aspects of how to catch trout in lakes..."
by Gord Deval; 2003; paperback; 240pp; isbn 1550549448
reviewed: ...Anyone into stream fishing for trout will be entertained by this book, and learn some valuable techniques."
Veteran fisherman Gord "The Old Guy" Deval and his star pupil, Paul Quarrington, do what they do best in this book: talk and write about trout. Each section is devoted to one of three species of trout: brook, brown, and rainbow.
by Joseph B. Humphreys; 1993; paperback; 256pp; isbn 0811708748
reviewed: "Greatest book on Fly Fishing
...he is the greatest teacher and most helpful person you will meet in learning fly fishing. The book will give you insight and knowlege beyond your years as a fly fisherman..."
by Tom Rosenbauer; 2000; 288pp; isbn 1585742031
reviewed: "How to find trout when there is no hatch
This is another excellent resource from Tom Rosenbauer. What do you do when there is no hatch? He covers a little bit of everything--streamers, dries, wet flies, and nymphs."
by Tom Rosenbauer; 1999; 176pp; isbn 1558219331
reviewed: "the very best of its kind,
rosenbauer's books are, in my opinion, the very best introductory and intermediate fly fishing books available. this particular book about reading trout streams is an absolulte gem; we learn about different water types, the needs of trout, the relationship between water type and insect activity, etc..."
by Tom Rosenbauer; 2002; 160pp; isbn 1585745340
reviewed: "Great little book!!
...Covers everything from setup, leaders, tippet, water temperature, flies to use, techniques for different water types, strike indicators, on and on and on...."
by Tom Rosenbauer; 2000; 108pp; isbn 1558219854
reviewed: "Well Done - Concise and Relevant
...This book provides all the necessary information required for approaching and presenting flies to trout....."
by Carl Richards; 2001; 272pp; isbn 1585740381
reviewed: "This is what I had hoped for in a revised and updated edition."
completely revised, expanded, and reset edition of the book that revolutionized modern fly fishing for trout--now in full color.
by Jeff Deitrich; 2004; 96pp; isbn 0811731049
reviewed: "Bible of Spinner Fishing for Trout
This book is outstanding. It is clear and concise yet offers everything you need to know about catching trout on spinners."
by Jed Davis; 1989; 97pp; isbn 0936608404
reviewed: "An outstanding description of a highly effective methodt
Davis not only explains the theory of how and why steelhead act the way they do, but he clearly and efficiently puts it to practical use by showing anglers exactly what spinners to fish in all conditions and how to fish them."
by Dave Hughes; 1991; 246pp; isbn 0811719162
reviewed: "Stillwater trout don't want you to read this book!
...The typical flyfishing book concentrates on fishing streams of one sort or another. But trout lakes and ponds are often easier to find than good trout streams. Those who have spent any time fishing lakes know that there are some significant differences between the two venues. In this expansive tome Hughes covers stillwater flyfishing from top to bottom..."
by Dave Hughes; 1990; 224pp; isbn 0811724034
reviewed: "Clear & practical advice, read it before your next trip.
One of the best fly-fishing books I've read. Goes beyond the usual casting mechanics and knots directly to solving the puzzles we face when on the water: how do I catch fish today?"
by Dave Hughes; 2002; 211pp; isbn 0811729060
reviewed: "Hughes teaches the basics of presentation.
One of the overlooked skills in catching trout is learning to fish where they are as opposed to where they are not...
by Dave Hughes; 2007; 322pp; isbn 0811733548
Dave Hughes's clear and simple instruction and explanation describes 18 trout rigs and 81 methods to fish them. In moving water: rigs and methods for dry flies and emergers, nymphs, wet flies, streamers, and dry flies and droppers. In stillwater: dry flies and sunk flies.
Literature, Collections, Commentary Trout Fishing Books
by James Prosek; 2004; 40pp; isbn 0689853270
reviewed: The author of the decidedly handsome adult book Trout (Knopf, 1996) turns his careful pen and deft paintbrush to an equally handsome work for children....
"...This is the best children's fishing book I've found."
"...This is the best children's fishing book I've found."
by John Gierach; 2004; 208pp; isbn 0743229932
reviewed: "Observant, wry & well written notes on the fishing life"
20 magazine columns-most from Field & Stream-follow Gierach's year of outings in Northern Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska and Pennsylvania, and include some of his best strokes of style since Sex, Death and Flyfishing
by Mark Kingwell; 1997; 256pp; isbn 0143035142
reviewed: "Excellent..
This charmingly perceptive and well-written book is a joy to read. Makes me wonder what Kingwell could have done had he been an ardent fly fisherman with years of experience. The beauty of Kingwell's language is what sets this book apart, a rare treat, indeed, especially in a genre often marred by sentimentality and journalistic prose. Very well done."
by John Gierach; 1995; 208pp; isbn 0671779206
reviewed: Another gem from the best fishing writer today
You don't have to be a fly fisherman to enjoy Gierach, though it does help. When he waxes ecstatic over bamboo rods, or explains how the Green Drake mayfly (Ephemerella grandis) is differentiated from its cousins, E. doddsi and E. flavilinea, perhaps only a fisherman can understand exactly why this is so important.
by James Prosek; 2000; 160pp; isbn 158574039X
reviewed: "Joy, pain, and nature,...
...this book has skilfully joined accounts of his young life and early love with his other love - fishing..."
by John Gierach; 2006; 224pp; isbn 0743229959
reviewed: "A FlyFisherman's Author
...this delightful book takes me back to fly fishing times and emits once again those feelings that he so accurately and passionately describes in this book. It is a collection of his various outings, most for trout in Colorado and Wyoming,..."
by Leonard M. Wright Jr.; 2004; 320pp; isbn 1592283063
This is a collection of 47 short (2-10 page) pieces published in Field & Stream between 1900 and 1985. The authors represented form a veritable "Who's Who" of trout writers of the period.
by Peter Bodo; 2006; 278pp; isbn 0811701778
New York Times outdoors columnist Bodo relates a pratfall-filled shaggy-dog story chronicling the travails of B. Louis Traub and Raul Mendoza, fly-fishermen whose quixotic devotion to their hobby brings them to Montana every year to indulge in bombastic banter, campfire cooking and the prospect of fulfilling their dream of finding the mythical trout haven of Little Gooseneck Creek. But this year's trip is off to a strange start...
by Ray Bergman; 2000; 512pp; isbn 158667014X
reviewed: "A classic of American trout fishing literature
Mention the name of Ray Bergman to any group of grey-haired flyfishermen, and they will nod knowingly. Even today, Trout is looked upon as a must in any fisherman's, and especially a flyfisherman's, library..
by Robert J. Behnke (Author), Joe Tomelleri (Illustrator); 2002; 384pp; isbn 0743222202
reviewed: "Greatest fish book ever
He provides readers with an authoritative compendium of the evolution, biology, ecology, habitats and behaviors of these prized game fish.
by John Gierach; 2006; 256pp; isbn 0871089440
reviewed: "Gierach is the best
"If you enjoy incisive comment, wry humor, and some inventive insight into trout and trout anglers, then Trout Bum is just the book for you..."
by Rene Harrop; 2004; 205pp; isbn 087108922X
reviewed: "Fly fishing enthusiasts, the wait is over
"This book is overdue but well worth the wait. The writing is excellent as are the color photos."
by James Prosek; 2003; 224pp; isbn 1584791527
reviewed: "The trout encyclopedia has arrived!
"... must own for anyone who loves fly fishing, painting trout or simply sitting mesmerized watching trout in their back yard creek like we do"
by James Prosek; 1996; 168pp; isbn 067944453X
reviewed: "This Book is a Work of Art,"
Perhaps no one loves trout as much as James Prosek, who by age 20 journeyed thousands of miles and through 49 states to depict in watercolors all 70 subspecies of North American wild trout at least four times for this definitive volume on the subject. He details the diversity and brilliant range of colors in the species with his paintings,
by John Gierach; 1993; paperback; 96pp; isbn 0671754556
reviewed: "This is the book that hooked me on John Gierach
...John's stories are addictive and now I own all of John's works (save, "Signs of Life"). If you enjoy well-crafted short stories, you will not be disapointed with this work."
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