Fishing for McCloud river redband trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss stonei

The McCloud River redband trout is a vibrant freshwater fish native to California's McCloud River. It features a distinctive red band along its sides and a speckled body. Typically measuring 10-12 inches and weighing 1-2 pounds, it thrives in cold, clear streams. Its diet consists mainly of aquatic insects and small invertebrates. This trout exhibits agile swimming and opportunistic feeding behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Potential pest

Source: Fishbase

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