Golden Trout — printable fact sheet
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Golden Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss aguabonita
The Golden Trout is a brilliantly colored freshwater fish native to the cold, clear mountain streams and lakes of California's Sierra Nevada. Easily recognized by its bright golden-yellow body, red horizontal band, and distinctive black spots, this trout is considered one of the…
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- Golden Trout have been introduced to other states and countries, but pure populations remain rare and are threatened by hybridization and habitat loss.
- Golden Trout are California's official state fish and are known for thriving at elevations higher than almost any other native trout. Their vivid coloration intensifies during the spawning season, making them even more spectacular to observe.
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