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Bull Trout Identification A. No black spots on dorsal fin B. large head/mouth C. fins have white leading edges D. Pale yellow or cream colored spots E. dark/olive green back
Bull Trout Description Bull trout are native to the province and the official fish of Alberta. They are currently an at-risk species of fish and are strictly protected by a 0 keep limit across the province. They are lightly stocked and found in a few locations in the Eastern Slopes of Alberta. |
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Brook Trout Identification A. marbled patternwhite leading edge on the pectoral, pelvic, and anal fins B. no black or brown spots on the head C. distinctive sprinkling of red dots
Brook Trout Description In Alberta, brook trout were introduced in the early 1900s. They are more common in eastern provinces. They can be found moderately throughout all of Alberta and are included in the Alberta stock program.
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Brown Trout Identification A. darker black/red spots down the backside B. few/no spots on tail C. Red spots with pale halos around them
Brown Trout Description Brown Trout are not native to Alberta but were introduced in 1925 when a truck carrying 45,000 fingerlings broke down. The driver released his cargo into the nearest stream which lead the fish to the Bow River -- which is now world renowned for Brown Trout fishing. Despite their unintended entrance into Alberta they are a part of the Alberta stock program and are now found moderately throughout the Eastern Slopes of Alberta. |
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Cutthroat Trout Identification A. a slash of red on the lower jaw B. greenish backs with yellow or silver sides; matured fish may have a reddish belly and cheeks C. black spots mostly concentrated above the lateral line, except near the tail; slightly forked tail fin (also spotted)
Cutthroat Trout Description West Slope Cutthroat Trout are a native fish to Alberta emerging from the South Saskatchewan and Bow river drainages. Although pure genetic strain Cutthroat are plentiful in many of the Southern Alberta head waters, they have been classed as a "threatened species" in Alberta. They have been pushed out of 75% of their range by introduced trout species and poor water quality. Yellowstone Cutthroat trout are stocked throughout the eastern slopes of Alberta every year, however this has altered the genetics of the native West Slope Cutthroat with the exception of ones found in headwaters isolated by waterfalls. But don't be disappointed, when the insect hatch is on, Cutthroat are programmed to feed and rise to the occasion, commonly being referred to as the "dry fly trout". However the big cutties can suck down the largest fly in your box and never disturb the water's surface. |
