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The golden trout, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, is a vibrant freshwater fish native to California's Sierra Nevada. Renowned for its striking gold coloration and red lateral lines, it thrives in high-altitude, clear streams and lakes. Anglers prize this species for its beauty and the challenging environments it inhabits.
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Length
~20" (max 71)
Weight
~1" (max 5)
Water
Fresh
Water Temp
14-21° F
Cheese
Crickets
Dynamic HD Trout
Insects
Minnows
Nightcrawlers
Salmon eggs
WormsOpen from April 06 to September 02
5
7"
Golden trout prefer cold, clear mountain streams and lakes
Found at high elevations, typically above sea level
These fish thrive in well-oxygenated waters
Their diet consists mainly of aquatic insects and small invertebrates
Spawning occurs in spring and summer in gravel-bottomed streams
Females lay eggs in nests, which hatch in about two weeks
Juveniles remain in shallow areas, feeding on plankton and small insects
Adults are territorial, often found alone or in small groups
