Brown Trout Brown Trout, also known as German Brown Trout, are native to Eastern Europe, but were historically planted into many California waters for recreational fishing. These days, sterile brown trout (triploid (PDF)) continue to provide anglers a quality fishing experience. Lahontan Cutthroat Trout This Cutthroat Trout species is native to the Lahontan Basin of the Eastern Sierra Nevada range and parts of Utah. Well-adapted to both lake and stream environments, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout may look different depending on where you catch them. Rainbow Trout This popular fish is native to the tributaries of the Pacific Ocean in North America and Asia. Now it can be found farmed as a food source or for recreational angling across the world. Rainbow Trout are a premier fish desired by anglers for recreational fishing in California. Those provided for recreational angling are now sterile (triploid (PDF)). Hot Creek Trout Hatchery main page