The longest-standing trout record of all was certified by Field & Stream more than a century ago, when Dr. J.W. Cook hauled a 14-pound, 8-ounce brookie out of the Nipigon River in Northern Ontario ...

But that question, in fairness, should ask what is the biggest trout ever caught,by species. There are many species of trout found in North America and “big” is all relative.

But that question, in fairness, should ask what is the biggest trout ever caught,by species. There are many species of trout found in North America and “big” is all relative.