Bull trout present/protected
Kelly Creek
Present; protected, no harvest
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Fish › Char
Salvelinus confluentus
Idaho’s native char: a coldwater apex predator that is protected and must be released.
Size range
25–41 in
Size range
Typical adult length in the waters we cover.
Water temperature
Coldwater
Water temperature
Preferred thermal regime for this species.
Active season
Spring through fall
Active season
When anglers most often encounter this species.
Origin
Native
Origin
Stocking and native history where this species is found.
Habitat
Headwater Streams, Rivers & Large Rivers, Lakes & Reservoirs
Habitat
Primary water types where this species is found.
Bull trout are native to Idaho and depend on very cold, clean water, making them a strong indicator of healthy watersheds. They grow large, often hold in deep pools of big rivers and lakes, and are sometimes encountered while fishing for other trout.
Bull trout present/protected
Kelly Creek
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Lochsa River
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Middle Fork Salmon River
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected in system
North Fork Coeur d'Alene River
Present in system; protected
Bull trout present/protected
Saint Joe River
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River, Bayhorse Recreation Site to Tappan
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River, Cache Bar to Carey Creek
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River, Campbell Flat to Pine Bar
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River, Carey Creek to Riggins
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River, Colston Creek to Shoup Bridge Campground
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River, Corn Creek Campground to Spring Bar
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River, Deadwater Spring to Corn Creek Campground
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River, Hammer Creek to Mouth / terminus
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River, Headwaters to Sawtooth Kids Pond
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River, Lucile Recreation Site to Campbell Flat
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River, Maynard Hole to Hammer Creek
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River, Riggins to Maynard Hole
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River, Sawtooth Kids Pond to Sunbeam
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River, Shoup Bridge Campground to Tower Rock Recreation Site
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River, South Butte to Bayhorse Recreation Site
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River, Spring Bar to Lucile Recreation Site
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River, Sunbeam to South Butte
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River, Tappan to Colston Creek
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Salmon River, Tower Rock Recreation Site to Cache Bar
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected
Selway River
Present; protected, no harvest
Bull trout present/protected in drainage
South Fork Boise River
Present in drainage; protected
Mostly eats fish, with crayfish also part of the diet.
Protected species in Idaho. No harvest, if caught, release it immediately and handle as little as possible. Always check the current Idaho Fish and Game rules for the specific water.
This species has special protection rules here.
Regulations vary by water. Check current Idaho Fish and Game rules before fishing.
Status: Native to Idaho (S3)
G3 (Vulnerable) · ESA: Not listed · Idaho: S3Browse species profiles with habitat, diet, tactics, and linked waters across the state.
Bull trout
Clark Fork River
