Bull Trout, John Day SMU

Bull Trout
Photo Credit: Terry Smith, U. S. Forest Service

Overview

  • Species Common Name Bull Trout
  • Species Scientific Name Salvelinus confluentus
  • Federal Listing Status Threatened
  • State Listing Status Sensitive
  • SMU/ESU/DPS/Subspecies John Day SMU

Ecoregions

Special needs

Requires cool temperatures for spawning and rearing. Requires channel complexity and available migratory corridors.

Limiting factors

Riparian habitat. Diversions. Temperature. Brook trout.

Conservation actions

Continue habitat restoration. Screening. Brook trout control.