DIET In streams and rivers Redband Trout primarily eat aquatic insects and terrestrial invertebrates, and in rivers and lakes A Species in Time larger Redbands frequently feed on other fish. HISTORIC and CURRENT RANGE edband Trout are interior forms of Non-migratory Redband Trout populations are found RRainbow Trout inhabiting drainages throughout the Columbia River, Sacramento, and Klamath east of the Cascade Mountains. Three River basins as well as within interior basins of Oregon. major rivers that span the Cascades — the Columbia, Upper Sacramento, and Klamath Numerous larger rivers support “Fluvial” populations that Rivers — largely shaped the diversity and migrate to smaller streams for spawning. A lake variation distribution of Redband Trout we see today. “adfluvial” known as Kamloops are found in some larger lakes Historical lake fluctuations, glaciation, in the Columbia and Frasier River (British Columbia) Basins. and volcanic activity also led to periodic A third variation, the steelhead, historically migrated from the disruptions, isolation, and migration events LIFESPAN Redband Trout reach maturity at three ocean to as far as Shoshone Falls on the upper Snake River in that created further diversity within these years of age and can live up to 10 years, Idaho (almost 1000 miles). drainages. These tremendously adaptable HABITAT Redbands can be found in small cool depending on their location and habitat. trout have been able to adapt to diverse and streams and rivers, as well as lakes. dynamic habitats over their evolutionary history. The Kootenai River drainage population is the only native rainbow trout and represents the furthest inland penetration of Redband Trout in the Columbia River Basin. COLOR Large profuse spots on body, olive ventral color, O O a rosy red to brick red lateral band with tints of r T e v i E R yellow or orange on the ventral region. r e N s ra F A A I Y B M U I L V O E K r oo e te R iv n R R a Common names include i a R E i i b v P er Redband & Redband Steelhead. m P u l o C Spoka ne Oncorhynchus mykiss Ri MAJOR GENETIC ve r FROM THE GREEK ONKOS (“HOOK”) AND DERIVED FROM THE GROUPINGS P E RYNCHOS (“NOSE”), IN REFERENCE TO THE KAMCHATKAN WORD O N HOOKED JAWS OF MALES IN THE MATING FOR THE FISH, MYKIZHA Columbia River K D SEASON (THE “KYPE”). A N Historical Range E Current Range R E Oregon Closed Basins I Historical Range L ILLUSTRATION © L L JOSEPH R. TOMELLERI Current Range E E A R W mbia Rive Sacramento/San Joaquin A T E R Colu r includes Goose Lake & McCloud River Historical Range Current Range I I r e In some cases, Redband Trout have red L iv Klamath R e L k a Fishing Tips coloring (referred to as cuts) under the Current Range n jaw. Gill covers can also be bright red. A S REDBAND TROUT M W i E r IDDLE ll e C J OWDER a v ro o m i ok hn Day River T R e e d In rivers and streams, Redband Trout are easily SIZE Adults average 6–10˝ in small streams, but will t s Ri NAKE t e v e T t e R r i u range from 14–30 in rivers and lakes. v h ˝ e E c spooked. In lakes and still water, fish the edges, r s e D S inlets, and outlets. When fishing from the iver Ventral fin tips usually have white edges. H T E ur R E S C U Malhe shoreline, cast to cruising fish or structure. If available, use a boat or personal watercraft to Catch Release I E E R r cover more water. Redbands can be caught using E G D S e v O K N I i D R Releasing fish helps sustain strong populations flies, artificial lures and old standard worms L L O d A O o E o and quality fisheries where angling pressure S N and grasshoppers, but review your local fishing SPAWNING SEASON E N K E W A Sn ig D ake River B regulations to see which methods are allowed or is high. If you practice catch-and-release, you Spawning can occur as early as mid-December and B R A r can help native fish survival by following these u restricted in your area. Once hooked, Redband S n E e as late as August, and some populations in spring fed er I a stress-reducing practices: Riv H N u P h Trout are one of the strongest fighting fish in Klamat R P S O i O O streams spawn 11 months of the year. Spawning typically T wy v h e ee A r freshwater, often jumping repeatedly and • Use the proper size tackle to land the fish quickly, which R T begins when daily water temperatures exceed 42°F. M T iv stripping line from anglers’ reels. can help minimize stress. L A er N • Use barbless hooks to ease hook removal and minimize E damage to the fish. Treat others the way M 1. A Fly Box • Use nets with non-abrasive materials to reduce loss of you want to be treated. P C R P EPit Rive r A mucous and scales from the fish. 2. Talk to one another about S DRY FLIES — Adams, Royal Wulff, Renegade, Elk Hair Caddis, a 0 10 25 50 100 250 • Do not handle fish with dry hands. c how to best fish together. r a Parachute Adams, Ants, beetles, hoppers m e Miles • Do not squeeze the fish. n t Not everyone knows generally o 3. R i NYMPHS — Hare’s Ear, Pheasant Tail Nymph, copper Johns, • Do not touch or hold fish by the gills, gill covers, or accepted fishing practices. Be v e Prince Nymph, Chironomids eyes. patient with people’s mistakes r Redband Trout currently occupy 42% • Leave the fish in the water while removing the hook; and share your knowledge on Threats and Current Status of their estimated historical range. WET FLIES — Stayner’s Ducktail, Woolly Buggers, Canadian holding fish upside down in the water often makes them how to fish with others. Mohair leech, Muddler Minnow easier to handle. The various forms of Redband Trout in California, trout), and a geographically restricted range. Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Idaho and Habitat disturbance due to uncharacteristically • If the hook is too deep to be easily removed, cut the LURES — Panther Martin, Rooster Tail, Blue Fox or Mepps Montana are considered to be sensitive species large forest fires and drought from climate leader. This will give the fish the best chance to survive. spinners or species of concern for most agencies. Primary change is also a growing concern. Monitoring • If the fish is exhausted, hold it in a swimming position in threats include invasive species, habitat loss indicates that Interior Redband Trout are still the water facing upstream and gently move it back and associated with grazing, logging, and mining, as widely distributed across their historic range, forth until it is able to swim away. well hybridization, competition with introduced although many populations are isolated and trout (e.g. coastal rainbow and eastern brook under threat of hybridization. • Avoid fishing during hot times of the day when water temperatures approach or exceed 70 degrees. Warmer The long-term persistence of Interior Redband Trout depends water temperatures can add additional stress on upon continued and strategic conservation efforts. hooked fish, and decrease the likelihood of their survival after they are released. Check with state fish and game agencies on Don't current regulations. They provide tremendous forget! resources for fishing information. This poster is funded by Trout Unlimited and the Western Map data sources: ESRI, USGS, NOAA Native Trout Initiative. For more information, please go to www.tu.org/gila or www.westernnativetrout.org/gila-trout POSTER JEREMY CARLSON.