Species Raised at Mojave River

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)).

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Fisheries Branch
Branch Chief: Jay Rowan
1010 Riverside Parkway, West Sacramento, CA 95605
Fisheries@wildlife.ca.gov