Species profile
Apache Trout
Oncorhynchus apache
Identify Apache Trout (Oncorhynchus apache) from a photo: try it free in your browser, or get unlimited IDs, no sign-up, with the CatchRules app. Plus current fishing rules across 1 jurisdiction.
At a glance
Apache Trout (Oncorhynchus apache) is an IUCN Critically Endangered bony-fish species with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
Confirmed by 36 research-grade iNaturalist observations, concentrated in Arizona.
Notable details
- Arizona's official state fish, native only to the White Mountains of Arizona.
- Listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
- Recognized by its bright golden-yellow body covered in distinct black spots.
- Found in cold, clear mountain streams typically above 7,000 feet in elevation.
- One of only two trout species native to Arizona, alongside the Gila trout.
Where Apache Trout are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Apache Trout
Background
The Apache trout, Oncorhynchus apache, is a species of freshwater fish in the salmon family (family Salmonidae) of order Salmoniformes. It is one of the Pacific trouts.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Apache Trout article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is Apache Trout?
Apache Trout (Oncorhynchus apache) is an IUCN Critically Endangered bony-fish species with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
What is the scientific name for Apache Trout?
Apache Trout is Oncorhynchus apache.
Is Apache Trout regulated for fishing?
Yes — Apache Trout has fishing regulations in 1 U.S. state and/or Canadian province tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify Apache Trout?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules app for iPhone or Android — on-device identification recognizes Apache Trout along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.