Short answers to the questions readers ask most about Ontario’s Aurora trout.
What is an Aurora trout?
Aurora trout are a rare colour variant of brook trout native to Whitepine and Whirligig lakes in Northeastern Ontario.
How can an Aurora trout be identified?
Adults lack the yellow spots and worm-like markings common on brook trout. Their sides are often blue-silver with white leading edges on the lower fins.
Can people fish for Aurora trout in 2026?
Ontario lists limited fishing in selected lakes from August 1 to October 15 in 2026. Anglers must check the current regulations for open lakes, licence rules and limits.
Are the two native lakes open to fishing?
No. Whitepine and Whirligig lakes are protected native waters and are closed to angling.
Who wrote the original website?
The original informational pages were written by Tyler Dunn. Historic articles name their original authors.