Golden Trout
Oncorhynchus aguabonita
A beautiful subspecies of rainbow trout native to high-elevation streams and lakes in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. Known for its distinctive golden coloration with red markings along the sides and belly.
Golden Trout at a glance
- Scientific name
- Oncorhynchus aguabonita
- Typical size
- 8-14 inches, 0.5-2 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Golden trout inhabit pristine high-altitude waters above 9,000 feet elevation in the Sierra Nevada. They are found in cold, clear mountain streams and alpine lakes. Anglers typically target them using small flies, spinners, or bait in remote wilderness areas accessible only by hiking.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a golden 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™ worksGolden Trout questions people ask
Golden Trout is Oncorhynchus aguabonita.
A typical golden trout runs 8-14 inches, 0.5-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every golden trout you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Golden trout inhabit pristine high-altitude waters above 9,000 feet elevation in the Sierra Nevada. They are found in cold, clear mountain streams and alpine lakes. Anglers typically target them using small flies, spinners, or bait in remote wilderness areas accessible only by hiking. 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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