Rainbow Trout Art Print & Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

Rainbow Trout | Art Print & Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

The Rainbow Trout is one of the most beloved freshwater fish in North America — a prize catch for fly fishermen, a symbol of cold, clear mountain streams. Gene Irvin captured it in full-body portrait: loose gestural ink line work over green, blue, and brown watercolor washes, the bold black spots vivid against the pale flanks, mouth open, resting over river rocks in a blue-green current. It’s one of the most dynamic fish portraits in the collection.

Native to cold-water tributaries of the Pacific slope from Alaska to Mexico, Rainbow Trout have been introduced to rivers and lakes across the world and are among the most widely distributed freshwater fish on Earth. Some populations are anadromous — migrating to the ocean and returning to their natal streams to spawn, where they are known as Steelhead. They are closely related to Pacific salmon and share the same remarkable homing instinct.

Available in:

• 5×7 Giclée print
• 8×10 Giclée print
• Greeting card with envelope

Why collectors love it: A natural for fishing lodges, cabin decor, and anyone who loves the rivers and streams of the American West. Gene’s loose, energetic watercolor style gives this Rainbow Trout a vitality that makes it feel like it just came off the line.

Shipping & Details: Ships from Arizona. Prints flat-packed. Greeting cards ship First Class. A lasting piece from the collected works of Gene Irvin (1934–2026).