California's official state fish is the California golden trout. California has three distinct subspecies of rainbow trout commonly grouped as golden trout: Kern River rainbow trout, Little Kern golden trout, …

These populations are more likely to contain hybridized fish that may not exhibit the bright coloration of fish in the upper watershed. Most of the creeks within Golden Trout Wilderness abound with …

The California golden trout (Oncorhynchus aguabonita) is a species of trout native to California. The golden trout is normally found in the Golden Trout Creek (tributary to the Kern River), Volcano Creek …

Sep 1, 2025 · California Golden Trout Color and Identification The California golden trout color pattern makes this species instantly recognizable and widely regarded as one of the most beautiful trout in …

Oncorhynchus mykiss aguabonita California Golden trout are likely to become extinct in the wild in the next 50 years. While the Golden Trout Creek (GTC) population is relatively secure, the South Fork …

Jul 3, 2025 · However, it became apparent that as the California Golden Trout have long been isolated from contact with other species of trout, their greatest threat is the introduction of non-native fish …

California's Golden Trout Wilderness is home to three unique forms of native trout, and you'll find descriptions for each of these trout in my new Ebook - Native Fish of the Golden Trout Wilderness. …

California Golden Trout The State Fish of California, California Golden Trout once occupied about 593 miles of stream habitat in the upper South Fork Kern River and the adjacent Golden Trout Creek. …