Trout & Salmon
Bull Trout
Salvelinus confluentus
FreshwaterSalmonidaeThreatened
About
Bull trout are a char species characterized by their elongated body, large head, and a prominent jaw extending past the posterior edge of the eye. They are opportunistic feeders and exhibit both resident and migratory life history strategies, with some populations remaining in their natal streams while others migrate to larger rivers, lakes, or even saltwater environments to mature.
- Average size
- 12-36 inches, 2-25 lbs
- Colors
- Olive-green to brown back and sides with pale yellow or orange spots. They lack black spots on the dorsal fin, a key characteristic distinguishing them from other trout species.
- Diet
- Insects, crustaceans, and smaller fish. Larger bull trout may also prey on small mammals and amphibians.
- Region
- Northwestern United States and western Canada, including parts of Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and British Columbia.