Fish
Popular Species
Ocean Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Description
Similar to the Brown Trout, the Ocean Trout has a large jaw with numerous reddish or black spots along the body. Locally, Ocean Trout can grow up to 90cm and 14kg but are generally harvested at about 30-45cm and 1kg.
Habitat
The Ocean Trout is a native to the cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean and was introduced to Australia in the nineteenth century. Ocean Trout is presently cultured in sea cages in Tasmania.
Remarks
Similar to Atlantic Salmon, ocean trout is a oily fish with orange flesh and mild flavour. It is excellent for confit preparations.
