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Yukon Fish Species
Arctic Char
Arctic Grayling
Bull Trout
Burbot
Dolly Varden
Inconnu
Lake Trout
Pike
Rainbow Trout
Whitefish - Lake
Salmon - Chinook
Salmon - Chum
Salmon - Coho
Salmon - Sockeye
Salmon - Kokanee
Bull Trout
Salvelinus confluentus
Physical Characteristics
- Bull trout have long been confused with Dolly Varden, although we now know that they are a distinct species.
- They are very similar in appearance to the Dolly Varden and can only be distinguished by a few subtle differences; bull trout have a larger, more flattened head and a larger mouth than Dolly Varden, and spots on their back are more widely spaced.
Habitat and Feeding
- Bull Trout also occupy different geographic ranges than the Dolly Varden, making location the easiest way to distinguish between the two.
- If found in the Liard drainage these fish are likely Bull trout, while those found elsewhere in the Yukon are likely Dolly Varden.
Additional Resources
Contact Fish and Wildlife, Fisheries Environment Yukon Government of Yukon Box 2703 (V-5A) Phone: 867-667-5721 Email: fisheries@gov.yk.ca |
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