Great Basin Redband Trout – Goose Lake SMU

Photo Credit: Terry Smith, USFS Fremont Winema National Forest

Overview

Species Common Name Great Basin Redband Trout
Species Scientific Name Oncorhynchus mykiss newberrii/stonei
SMU/ESU/DPS/Subspecies Great Basin Redband Trout - Goose Lake SMU
Federal Listing Status Species of Concern
State Listing Status Sensitive
SMU/ESU/DPS/Subspecies Great Basin Redband Trout - Goose Lake SMU

Ecoregions

East Cascades

The East Cascade ecoregion extends from the Cascade Mountains' summit east to the warmer, drier high desert and down the length of the state. This ecoregion varies dramatically from its cool, moist border with the West Cascades ecoregion to its dry eastern border, where it meets sagebrush desert landscapes.

Special needs

Several life history types with different migratory patterns. Pools provide important habitat for all life stages.

Limiting factors

Passage barriers. Non-natives in lake. High temperatures. Water withdrawals. Channelization. Riparian condition. Availability of water (linked to natural cycles) and understanding the influence of climate change on natural water cycles.

Data gaps

Poor understanding of factors that influence long-term viability. Limiting factor is likely to be availability of water (linked to natural cycles). Influence of climate change on these cycles is poorly understood in this region.

Conservation actions

Address passage barriers. Restore flow and riparian quality.