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Scientists suspect illegal brown trout introduction in Flathead River

FLATHEAD RIVER NEAR KALISPELL, MONTANA, JUL 14 – State officials suspect deliberate introduction of brown trout threatens native bull and cutthroat trout, urging anglers to report catches; only one brown trout found so far, FWP said.

A brown trout discovered June 9 has state biologists worried about potential impacts to native trout populations if the invasive fish get established.

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The Billings Gazette broke the news in Billings, United States on Monday, July 14, 2025.
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