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Originally Posted by troutman
First is brook trout for sure. Second probably is too, but might also be a bull trout - I can't see the fin very well.
Rule of thumb - black spots on body is a trout. Brook trout is actually a char and does not have black spots. Bull trout has no black on body or fins.
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They're both Brook Trout. The Caudal fin (tail) on Bull Trout are almost translucent with no dark coloration. Bulls (especially the larger fish) will darken up during the spawn but are normally very silver with light spots in Alberta.
I participated in the Quirk Creek suppression program with TUC some years ago removing non-native Brook Trout. Brian Meagher, who was then the TUC provincial biologist (now with Alberta Fish & Wildlife) had a great exam with many different sizes and species of trout/char to identify. It is likely still available to complete at the TUC office, it is quite fun and educational to do.