Eagle Lake Trout
Known for its resistance to highly alkaline waters, the Eagle Lake Trout is a native to nearby Eagle Lake and its Pine Creek tributary. Due to diminishing flows into Pine Creek, a program was started in the 1950's to preserve the species. Once found only in its native waters, the Eagle Lake Trout can now be found in many waters throughout the state. Egg production for Eagle Lake Trout reaches approximately 5 million triploid (PDF) eggs.
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. A favorite of many anglers, the brown continues to be stocked in select waters despites its non-native heritage. Approximately 3 million triploid (PDF) eggs are produced every year at Mount Shasta.
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. Mount Shasta Hatchery currently raises 2 different strains of Rainbow Trout: Shasta and Coleman. Average egg take for the 2 Rainbow Trout strains is around 26 million eggs per year. Those provided for recreational angling are now sterile (triploid (PDF)).
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