Californians love trout, and the streams and lakes in Southern California have been used by sport fishermen for more than 150 years. But are these prized gamefish natives to the region? The answer is ...

Earlier this month, after learning about the critically endangered Southern California steelhead trout native to San Juan and ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Gaviota, CA – [March 7,2025] – In a significant conservation effort, over 200 critically endangered Southern California ...

California wildlife officials stocked 22 North State waters with trout in the 6 months leading up to the 2025 trout season opening on April 26. This trout season looks to be a good one after the wet, ...