Other names: Arizona trout
The Apache trout, Oncorhynchus apache, is a rare trout species native to Arizona's mountain streams. It is characterized by a yellowish body with dark spots and a distinctively forked tail. This fish is primarily found in clear, cool, high-altitude streams and is prized by anglers for its beauty and the challenge it presents.
Other names
Arizona trout
Length
~15" (max 61)
Weight
~0.2" (max 3)
Water
Fresh
Water Temp
25° F
Minnows
Salmon eggs
WormsSorry. Regulation data is empty
Apache trout inhabit clear, cool mountain streams and lakes, usually above high altitudes
They favor waters with abundant cover, such as undercut banks, deep pools, and riffles
The trout thrive in habitats with clean, well-oxygenated water and minimal human disturbance
They feed on aquatic insects, small fish, and crustaceans, with their diet varying seasonally
Apache trout spawn in spring, moving to shallow, gravelly streambeds
Eggs are laid in nests, known as redds, which are guarded by the females until hatching
Juveniles remain in shallow waters, feeding on small invertebrates until they grow larger
As they mature, they move to deeper waters but return to shallows for spawning, maintaining a cyclical pattern
