Golden trout is native only to the upper Kern River basin in the Tulare and Kern Counties, California, (USA) . This trout occurs in clear, cool waters at elevations higher than 6,900 ft (2200 m). Due to its coloration and markings it is considered one of the most beautiful of "all" freshwater game fishes.
| DISTRIBUTION: | North America |
| MAX SIZE: | 12 lb / 5,5 kg |
| MAX LENGHT: | 19,6 inch / 50 cm |
| MAX AGE: | Unknown |
| ENVIRONMENT: | Freshwater |