BULL TROUT

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BULL TROUT
Salvelinus confluentus. 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. The easiest to distinguish physical characteristics are that Bull trout have no black spots on the dorsal fin and the eye is closer to the top of the head than a Dolly Varden. They also occupy different geographic ranges. Fish fitting this description if found in the Liard drainage are likely Bull trout, while those found elsewhere in the Yukon are likely Dolly Varden. Beware of confusing these fish with Arctic char as well.