Speckled Trout Review

Speckled Trout Review is an independent literary magazine. We like good storytelling in poems metaphorically rich and ripe with imagery, poems in which every word counts, poems that look like poems. Good rhythm is nice, too. However, abstract is not our thing; neither is overt political stuff. Appalachian poets are welcome here, in addition to… Read more

Dear Readers, We are pleased to announce the publication of Speckled Trout Review’s inaugural issue, Fall 2019. The poems reflect dedication to the craft: we were quite pleased with the caliber of work received during the submission period. Hence, the decision-making process entailed many passionate discussions. The link to “Fall 2019” can be found at… Read more

Dear Readers, We are pleased by the number of strong submissions that we have received from many accomplished poets for Speckled Trout Review’s first issue, which is set to go live in early December. Meanwhile, we invite contributors, readers, and potential contributors to take in a few of the poems posted under “Featured Poems.” The… Read more