Recognise the fish in detail
In the brook trout study, small light and coloured spots break up the darker upper body, while the lower fins introduce warmer tones. This fine pattern offers a useful distinction from the broad pink side stripe of the other trout in the middle group.
Use this close view to learn the outline before returning to the moving water. The picture identifies a species; it does not determine the outcome of a drop. That outcome depends on the original game’s alignment check, followed by the species value and any earned bonuses.
The species component of a catch
Brook Trout begins a successful catch at 170 points and belongs to the middle tier. Its base is only the first component of the award: the game also evaluates the distance at the catch check and the current uninterrupted sequence of catches.
At the catch check, the closest fish must lie within ten lane units of the boat. Keep that gap in view as you prepare the action. An attractive species or large base value cannot compensate for a drop made beyond the permitted distance.
What the spawning group actually means
Six species share the middle tier, which is selected in 40% of spawn choices. A group probability describes repeated selections, not a quota to be filled during one six-drop voyage. The fish currently visible remain the useful guide for your next action.
The fish available during a short voyage need not mirror the long-run proportions. Make the next decision from the actual school on screen, because no particular species is reserved for your remaining drops.