Fishing for Golden trout

Oncorhynchus aguabonita

The golden trout is a vibrant freshwater fish known for its striking gold and red coloration. Typically found in cold, clear mountain streams and lakes, it grows to about 6-12 inches and weighs 1-2 pounds. Its diet consists mainly of insects and small invertebrates. Golden trout are solitary and elusive, often inhabiting remote, high-altitude waters. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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