Thread: Steelhead

Originally Posted by Carpe Diem

Hey Moa hunter - depends who you talk to as to the sub-breeds, variants and types of trout that made their way to NZ. It's not as clean and clear as you may think...

It is acknowledged that a number of Acclimatisation societies had delivered in the early days progeny (and multiple deliveries) from ova including those from the Umpqua river in the USA, which is a very Steelhead orientated and genetically linked fishery.
NZ also has Tiger trout, Brook trout and there is even mention of a mis-labeled import that was released in the upper Waihou and tributaries that might possibly even be Cutthroat.

So not as clear cut as you thought huh!

It could also depend on what that old fellow up north released as well.....Saw an article in the press on him. Mostly canal fish. There's a articular name for them but it escapes me at the moment...