How Many Bull Trout Are Left?

Chances of Survival. In terms of absolute numbers, plenty of bull trout are left. State fish biologists have identified a total of 438 different populations. The total Northwest-wide bull trout population may be between 0.5 and 1 million individuals.

Are bull trout endangered?

About Bull Trout

They are protected under the Endangered Species Act. western states of Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, Idaho and Montana. trout occur in 21 percent of their historic range. They no longer exist in California.

Are bull trout rare?

STATUS 0 (EXTINCT): bull trout are extinct in California and are listed as federally threatened under the endangered species act throughout the remainder of their range in the u.s.a. CONSERVATION RECOMMENDATIONS: the California Department of Fish and Game has a plan for restoring bull trout by establishing resident ...