How Trout Think - Trout Fishing Tips

 We love to spend our days on the river, luring out trout in the hopes of making a catch. But how much do you actually know about the fish you chase all day long? There’s a lot we can learn about trout that will help us develop a deeper understanding of fish behavior.

By studying the basics of behavioral neurology in trout, you can get a newfound knowledge of how the fish behave and why. And while this is interesting information on its own, you can use this insight to become a better angler and catch more fish!

You might think that these topics are dull or out of your depth. But not to worry! We’ve summed up the basics of behavioral trout neurology. We’ll cover trout hearing, vision, sense of smell, and what triggers their feeding response.

In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about trout to get more out of your fly fishing hobby! By the time you’re done reading, you’ll know so much more about why the fish do what they do. Plus, you’ll have insider secrets on what really works to catch fish (and why!). You’ll just wish you’d known all of this info sooner!

Trout Sense of Smell

Scent for Navigation
Scent for Feeding
How Fish Detect Anglers Through Sense of Smell
How Fish Use Their Sense of Smell for Interaction
Can Trout Smell a Hatch?

Trout Sense of Hearing

How do fish hear?
Can Sounds Scare the Fish Away?
How Far Can Fish Hear?
Specific Sounds to Avoid When Fishing
The Lateral Line

Color Vision and UV Vision in Adult Trout

Do trout have UV Vision?
Sidenote: UV Vision in Steelheads and Salmon
Are Trout Fussy or Opportunistic Feeders?
Why won’t the trout bite (even during a hatch)?
Understanding Trout Behavior
How to fish a trout hatch
Triggering the feeding response in trout
Important factors that affect your fly fishing success
How water temperature and pressure affect trout feeding
How the moon affects trout feeding habits
How does the moon affect drift?
Do trout feed at night?
How the moon affects insect behavior