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Sierra Nevada Trout Species

Brown Trout - Sometimes known as a "German Brown" because of its European origins. In streams the coloring is a light brown with silvery sides and pronounced black spots on the back whereas in large lakes or in the sea the overall coloration is silvery. The Brown is a wary fish that tends to feed at dusk or at night.

Golden Trout - California's state fish. One of the rarer mountain trout species. With a beautiful appearance in (and out of) the water, this trout is one of the most sought after catches for many mountain fisherman. Its flank is dark gold in color with speckles of burnt orange. Dark spots line its top half, particularly on the trout's back.

Rainbow Trout - A common trout species, especially in the lower elevation Sierra Nevada. Prefered resevoir stock fish of the Dept. of Fish and Game. The Rainbow's back has many dark spots and is a dark emerald grey-green color. An off-white belly and rainbow pink flanks are the features that gave this fish its common name.

Brook Trout - Often found in high elevation alpine lakes and brooks. This fish's back and flanks are dark olive in color with a touch of amber. Grey and red spots speckle its flanks and the Brook Trout's belly can range from yellow to orange in color.

 

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