Where Does Coastal Cutthroat Trout Live?

Coastal Cutthroat Trout lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Coastal Cutthroat Trout

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths of streams, rivers, and coastal estuaries. Sea-run forms inhabit nearshore marine environments.

Environment

Cold, clear, well-oxygenated streams, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and nearshore marine waters. Prefers areas with complex cover such as undercut banks, large woody debris, and riparian vegetation. Spawning occurs in gravel-bottomed streams.

Geographic range

Pacific coast of North America, from Prince William Sound, Alaska, south to the Eel River in northern California. Extends inland to the Cascade Mountains.

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