You will notice the Palomino trout because of its unique coloring; it looks almost like an albino rainbow trout! Also known as “bananas” or “lightening trout”, a Palomino’s golden coloring comes from a West Virginia golden rainbow trout breeding with a classically colored rainbow trout and creating a one of a kind catch that delights many anglers.
Palomino trout originated from a hatchery in West Virginia and can now be found in many lakes and stocked streams. Here in the Valley, we find them in stocked lakes & ponds. They are able to reproduce, unlike another local hybrid species the tiger trout, although there is not much information on the success rates.
The Palomino is surely unique, and they are said to have a better fight when at the end of your fly rod. This could be the excitement of catching such a rare looking fish or it could be a truly stronger breed, but you will have to find out for yourself!
Anderson’s Fish Camp is proudly partnered with the Country Club of the Rockies, where you will find a few Palominos circling the gold course lakes. Please call (970) 376-0002 to book a guided fly fishing trip today!
Above: A Palomino catch for a beautiful fly fishing bride-to-be! ( 2019)