Freshwater
Bull Trout
Salvelinus confluentus
- Peak season
- Spring and Fall (catch-and-release only in many areas)
- Length range
- 25–80 cm
- Weight range
- 0.5–10 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–30 m
Habitat
Cold, clear headwater streams, deep lakes, and large rivers in the Pacific Northwest. Requires the coldest water of any char.
Behavior
Apex freshwater predator that hunts other fish. Highly sensitive to habitat degradation. Protected in many areas — check regulations.
Best techniques
- Large streamers on fly rod
- Trolling with spoons in deep lakes
- Casting large swimbaits in rivers
- Heavy nymphing in deep pools
