What is the difference between Kamloops trout vs. Pennask trout?

[king]

I see lots of people in books, magazines and forums talking about Kamloops trout. But if you research the different strains of rainbow trout in BC "Kamloops Trout" aren't even considered a strain. If you look on the stocking reports for all the lakes around Kamloops they are mostly stocked with "Pennask" trout that come from Pennask lake stock, so how can lakes that are stocked with Pennask trout say that they have Kamloops trout?
I hope you guys can shed some light on this as I am kinda confused with this whole thing.
Thanks, Joe

[typhoon]

There is no such fish as a Kamloops Trout. This was a name given to the large, hard fighting, and acrobatic Rainbow Trout in the Kamloops region.
It turns out the strong nutrient base is the most significant factor relating to the quality of the fish, though there are different strains of Rainbow Trout and each has different characteristics.

Pennask are one such strain. Their characteristics are that they are bug eaters that like to jump. They have few spots below the lateral line and thus have a "chrome" look to them.
Pennask do not compete well with other species so you won't see them stocked with Brookies, Kokanee, or where coarse fish are abundant.

To me Pennask are the epitome of the Kamloops Rainbow (I pay extra for big jumpers). It is not unusual for a 2lb fish to clear the water by 4 feet when hooked.
There is a great description of the different strains here:
http://www.gofishbc.com/specstrains.htm

[w3stc0ast_0n7heFly]

i have grown up fishing in kamloops. Kamloops trout. amazing trout. every fly fisher should have the chance to fish these bad boys. are trout there, take approx two years to reach two-four pounds because of all the food available to them. your fly box consist of basic flys. chronomids(snow cones are my favourite), ruby eyed leech, and halfbacks. it was a treat to learn to fly fish there due to the fact the easiest flys to tie, always worked. I had a great time. I have now learned that trout down here, do not reach this size very often.

[ded heron]

The term "Kamloops Trout" refers to a man made, hatchery raised, pellet fed, trucked in "product". The Pennask rainbow is the genetic grandfather of these "hatchery chickens". 2.5 cents!

[king]

Yeah, I don't think their are many places in the world like Pennask lake were the trout can truly call that their home.

[bronjuan]

The term "Kamloops Trout" refers to a man made, hatchery raised, pellet fed, trucked in "product". The Pennask rainbow is the genetic grandfather of these "hatchery chickens". 2.5 cents!

yaaaa...I don't know about that.

[Jughead]

The term "Kamloops Trout" refers to a man made, hatchery raised, pellet fed, trucked in "product". The Pennask rainbow is the genetic grandfather of these "hatchery chickens". 2.5 cents!

Actually the Pennask stain the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC stocks is from wild Pennask brood. So they are not the "genetic grandfathers" but the parents
Pennask fish are stocked all over BC and are known for their appetite for chironomids and their jumping capabilities and their beauty!!

[professori]

The term "Kamloops Trout" refers to a man made, hatchery raised, pellet fed, trucked in "product". The Pennask rainbow is the genetic grandfather of these "hatchery chickens". 2.5 cents!

I didn't believe this for a moment, and looking into it, I found that a subspecies of Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus mykiss kamloops was first identified in 1892. Since then "Kamloops trout" has often been used (incorrectly) to describe rainbows from the BC interior, but in fact refers to the native subspecies found in Kamloops Lake. The name has been around for much longer than the hatchery programs.

[Maverick]

very interesting indeed.

[typhoon]

I didn't believe this for a moment, and looking into it, I found that a subspecies of Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus mykiss kamloops was first identified in 1892. Since then "Kamloops trout" has often been used (incorrectly) to describe rainbows from the BC interior, but in fact refers to the native subspecies found in Kamloops Lake. The name has been around for much longer than the hatchery programs.

I don't have the link, but I believe that classification was rescinded once genetic testing proved them to be the same subspecies.