Bull Trout

Best flies for bull trout on this river

When they're in the river

Orange is peak. Green is active.

Life cycle

1. 1
   SpawningLate summer–fall

   In cold, spring-fed tributaries.
2. 2
   Eggs

   Incubate in the gravel for a long time in very cold water.
3. 3
   Juvenile1–3 yrs

   Rear in the stream where they hatched.
4. 4
   Migration

   Many move to larger rivers or reservoirs to grow.
5. 5
   Adult

   Slow-growing and long-lived, which is why populations recover slowly.

How to fish it

Identify

Pale yellow-orange spots on an olive back, no black spots, white-edged lower fins

Habitat

Very cold water, deep pools, spring-fed tributaries

Diet

Mostly fish as adults

Ethic

Release immediately; never disturb spawning fish