Bull Trout Metolius River

And the big bulls also spawn in the river themselves.

Bull trout metolius river. The Fly Fishing only section from the headwaters down to Bridge 99 is about 12 miles of great water. 24112020 The Metolius River requires catch-and-release for all species of fish including bull trout. Confluentus has been known as the Dolly Varden but was reclassified as a separate species in 1980.

08112016 The Metolius River has resident Bull Trout along with those who live in Lake Billy Chinook and migrate up the river to spawn in the fall of the year. In fact ALL TROUT MUST BE RELEASED ON THE METOLIUS RIVER. Enjoy a short visit to one of Oregons crown jewels the Metolius River.

Metolius River bull trout are used as seed stock to restore bull trout populations in other places such as the Clackamas River and Odell Lake. They maintain a constant rate of 50000 gallons per minute and a water temperature of approximately 45 degrees. An endangered species in other watersheds the Bull Trout thrives in the cool clean waters of the Metolius.

Although one can legally angle for bull trout on the Metolius River. It is now managed for wild trout as stocking was discontinued in 1996. Bull Trout are the only fish species in most reaches of these tributaries Ratliff 1992.

Bull Trout routinely eat fusiform fishes up to 50 of their own body length including other Bull Trout Beauchamp and Van Tassell 2001. With crystal clear and always cold water 42 to 45 degrees is average originating from a large spring at the base of Black Butte the Metolius is Heaven on Earth for both fishermen and fish. Im guessing this guy is from the Lake where he had a good diet of Kokanee to munch on and add some girth.

Anglers can fish specifically for bull trout in the Metolius River and the Metolius arm of Lake Billy Chinook. All fish are landed admired and released unharmed. The Metolius is a Wild and Scenic River that runs through the Deschutes National Forest.