Day 322 – 356 Days of Trout

Day 322 - Nest Preparation

A female brook trout prepares her nest (redd), sending a spray of sand and small gravel downstream while her mate looks on.

He does not assist her in this endeavor; this is her redd. She makes it deep enough, large enough to accommodate just her.

However, he provides security, keeping away other suitors and lazy females who want to use her nest.