Bull Trout Fishing Tips, World Record & Biology
← Back to Directory

Bull Trout

Unknown
Family Game Fish
Bull Trout

Biology & Profile

As a prominent member of the family, the Bull Trout provides excellent sport in US waters. The bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) is a char of the family Salmonidae native to northwestern North America. Historically, S. confluentus has been known as the "Dolly Varden" (S. malma), but was reclassified as a separate species in 1980. Populations of bull trout in the lower 48 states are listed as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, and bull trout overall are listed as vulnerable to extinction on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The Saskatchewan-Nelson Rivers population in Alberta, Canada is listed as threatened under the Species at Risk Act.

Habitat & Diet

The ideal habitat for Bull Trout typically consists of Cold clear streams, deep lakes.

Primary Diet:

Fishing Tips & Best Baits

Top Baits/Lures:

Best Seasons:

Quick Stats

Optimal Temp 45.0°F - 65.0°F