Those anglers who know golden trout best are not surprised by my lack of success.

The wilderness is named for and protects the habitat of California's state fish, the golden trout.

The golden trout is California's state fish and there are two distinct native subspecies protected in this wilderness.

The upper reaches of these creeks can contain golden trout.

Some anglers claim the state received a golden trout from the west to help culture this.

The river's upper reaches have populations of golden trout, California's state fish.

Due to their small range and highly sensitive, isolated habitat Mexican golden trout are considered vulnerable.

The Mexican golden trout was declared and endangered species in 1996.

Less common, but also present are brown and golden trout.

The golden trout was designated the state fish of California in 1947.