Know your catch: The differences between Atlantic salmon and brown trout

Atlantic salmon

• The Atlantic salmon’s upper jaw does not extend past the eyes
• The Atlantic salmon’s adipose fin is never orange
• The Atlantic salmon has few spots, which are mostly located at the top of its body

Brown trout

• The brown trout’s upper jaw extends past its eye
• The brown trout’s adipose fin may be fringed with orange or red
• The brown trout is very spotted all over its body