The Apache trout or Arizona trout[4] (Oncorhynchus apache), is a species of freshwater fish in the salmon family (family Salmonidae) of order Salmoniformes. It is one of the Pacific trouts. The Apache trout measures in length from 6 to 24 in (15–61 cm), and weighs between 0.4 to 6 lb (0.2–2.7 kg). [citation needed] .

The Apache trout (Oncorhynchus apache, formerly Salmo apache) is the state fish of Arizona, and is one of two salmonid subspecies native to Arizona. The other is gila trout, Oncorhynchus gilae.

The Apache Trout (Oncorhynchus apache) is one of only two trout native to Arizona. Designated as Arizona’s State Fish, the Apache Trout historically occupied streams and rivers in the upper White, Black, and Little Colorado River drainages in the White Mountains of east-central Arizona.

Once nearing extinction, the Apache trout is now returning to its place in the legacy of Arizona’s unique, native fish resources. Apache trout have been restored to much of their historic range in the White Mountains after decades of cooperative protection and recovery efforts.

The White Mountains of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, located about a four-hour drive east of Phoenix, Arizona, is home to the Apache trout, a yellowish-gold treasure. The reservation spans approximately 1.24 million acres and reaches …

It’s long been the case that brown and rainbow trout are common game fishing staples throughout much of the U.S., however Apache trout offer new opportunities for anglers the world over, who will come from far and wide to catch a fish that’s found only in the White Mountains of Arizona.

The Apache trout is the state fish of Arizona, and is one of only two species of trout native to that state, with the other being the gila trout (O. g. gilae). It natively lives in clear, cool streams in the White Mountains that flow through coniferous forests and marshes, but has been introduced into several lakes in the area.

Identification: Apache Trout have a short, stocky body that is moderately compressed and a yellowish golden coloration with dark olive on the head and dorsal (back) (Behnke 2002; Minckley and Marsh 2009). The dorsal, pelvic, and anal fins have white tips, along with a yellow, orange, or watery orange cut-throat mark (Minckley and Marsh 2009).

May 27, 2021 · Apache Trout (Oncoryhnchus gilae apache) Species Summary and Status: The Apache trout is one of only two trout native to Arizona. The Apache trout was historically found only in the nearly 700 miles of headwaters of the White, …

May 5, 2016 · Among the rarest trout in the world, Apache trout are bouncing back from near-extinction. Just getting to a stream that holds native Apache trout (Oncorhynchus apache) can require a lot of work, as Tyler Coleman found out on a recent trip.