Bull Trout
Salvelinus confluentus
Bull trout are large char species native to cold, clean waters of the Pacific Northwest. They are distinguished from brook trout by their larger size, olive-green coloration with yellow or red spots, and white leading edges on their fins.
Bull Trout at a glance
- Scientific name
- Salvelinus confluentus
- Typical size
- 14-28 inches, 2-10 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Mythic
Habitat
Bull trout inhabit cold mountain lakes, rivers, and streams in the Pacific Northwest. They require pristine water conditions and are often found in deep pools or near structure. Anglers target them with large streamers, spoons, and live bait in deeper water.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a bull trout through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBull Trout questions people ask
Bull Trout is Salvelinus confluentus.
A typical bull trout runs 14-28 inches, 2-10 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every bull trout you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Bull trout inhabit cold mountain lakes, rivers, and streams in the Pacific Northwest. They require pristine water conditions and are often found in deep pools or near structure. Anglers target them with large streamers, spoons, and live bait in deeper water. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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