Farm-raised trout primarily eat pelleted feed, specifically formulated to provide all nutrients needed for quick, healthy growth.
The pellets contain:
Protein sources: Fish meal, soybean meal, poultry by-products.
Carbohydrates: Corn, wheat, barley.
Fats and oils: Fish oil, vegetable oils.
Vitamins and minerals: For proper growth and development.
They may also receive supplemental feeds like live insects, algae, or crustaceans for added protein, nutrients, color, and flavor.
Specific ingredients vary by age, size, and intended use. Breeding trout require different diets than those raised commercially.
Farm-raised trout generally do not eat the same things as wild trout, which rely on insects, crustaceans, and smaller fish.