Freshwater
Mountain Stream
Cold, clear mountain creek with riffles and pools — classic trout and grayling habitat in conifer forest.
At a glance
ClimateKühl bis alpin
WaterKristallklar, schnell, 5-15°C
WhereAlpen, Rocky Mountains, Schottische Highlands, Karpaten
Typical fishBachforelle, Regenbogenforelle, Äsche, Bachsaibling, Groppe
HazardsSlippery rocks in the streambed, ice-cold water (hypothermia in minutes), flash floods from thunderstorms, remote location without cell reception.
