Fish Species Raised at Fillmore Hatchery

Rainbow Trout - This popular fish, native to the tributaries of the Pacific Ocean in North American and Asia, can now be found all over the world.  Farmed as food in many areas, it can now be found worldwide for recreational angling and as a food source. Rainbow trout are a premier fish desired by anglers for recreational fishing in California. Rainbow trout are provided for recreational angling are now sterile triploid (PDF).

Brown Trout - Also known as German brown trout, this fish are native to Eastern Europe. Brown trout have been planted into many State waters for recreational fishing. These days, sterile brown trout triploid (PDF) continue to provide anglers a quality fishing experience.

Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout

Brown Trout
Brown Trout

 

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