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Brown trout introduction to the upper Firehole River
- When
- 1890
- Where
- Upper Firehole River
Brown trout were stocked in the upper Firehole River in 1890, establishing a successful fishery in Yellowstone National Park.
The introduction occurred in 1890, following the 1889 stocking of brook trout. This event is described as the most successful from an angling perspective among introductions in the American West. The species has since become the most plentiful trout in the river.
Sources
- Firehole River Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
- Brown trout Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-09
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