Redband Trout Native Fish Society Redbands are typically found in high desert rivers of oregon, washington, montana, california, and nevada. a somewhat anomalous population of redbands exists in the mckenzie river of oregon, which is now a tributary of the willamette, but was historically a tributary of the deschutes. Six states, four federal agencies, five tribal governments and one non governmental organization signed a rangewide conservation agreement for interior redband trout in july 2014, agreeing to work together to conserve and protect habitat for this unique trout.
Redband Trout Native Fish Society Despite their popularity as a sport fish, much remains to be learned about native resident rainbow trout (oncorhynchus mykiss) east of the pacific northwest’s cascade crest. Redband trout are prized game fish. redband trout populations have been declining across its range as a result of habitat changes or destruction, the introduction of alien and hatchery raised fish species, and seasonal drought. Extensive stocking of nonnative fishes for management purposes has resulted in the coexistence of nonnative fishes with native redband trout in over 50% of streams and nearly all lakes and reservoirs. Allendorf et al. (1980) concluded that redband trout is a native rainbow trout to the kootenai river, montana, and that “planting of hatchery rainbow trout has created a situation of tremendous genetic divergence among local populations” (e.g. hybridization).
Redband Trout Western Native Trout Initiative Extensive stocking of nonnative fishes for management purposes has resulted in the coexistence of nonnative fishes with native redband trout in over 50% of streams and nearly all lakes and reservoirs. Allendorf et al. (1980) concluded that redband trout is a native rainbow trout to the kootenai river, montana, and that “planting of hatchery rainbow trout has created a situation of tremendous genetic divergence among local populations” (e.g. hybridization). States with nonindigenous occurrences, the earliest and latest observations in each state, and the tally and names of hucs with observations†. names and dates are hyperlinked to their relevant specimen records. the list of references for all nonindigenous occurrences of oncorhynchus mykiss ssp. are found here. table last updated 4 4 2026. This article delves into the unique characteristics, habitat preferences, and behaviors of the redband trout, offering readers a thorough understanding of this intriguing fish. Native populations of redband trout provide diverse and popular recreational angling opportunities. their willingness to take a variety of fishing gear, impressive fighting ability when hooked and spectacular appearance contribute to their popularity. Native redband trout in the lower deschutes are managed by both odfw under oregon’s native trout conservation policy, largely guided by the influential 1989 schroeder report, and the confederated tribes of warm springs.
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