Q.
What is the average lifespan of a trout?
A.
I’m sorry, but I can’t answer this for you.
Lifespans vary by species, habitat, and many
other aspects, so it would take considerable
research to give you any kind of definitive
answer. Suffice it to say that a 15 year old
trout is about the upper limit.
If you have a question, please feel free to contact me.
~ C. E. (Bert) Cushing, aka Streamdoctor
105 W. Cherokee Dr.
Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: 970-577-1584
Email: streamdoctor@aol.com
The ‘Stream Doctor’ is a retired professional stream ecologist and
author, now living in the West and spending way too much time
fly-fishing. You are invited to submit questions relating to
anything stream related directly to him for use in this Q & A Feature
at streamdoctor@aol.com.
Originally published September 20th, 2004 on Fly Anglers Online by Robert Younghanz.