A Thriving Native Fishery

For over two decades, FTR has been a leader in researching and understanding Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout in the Teton River watershed - one of the last strongholds of the species' native range. Our fisheries data is highly regarded in the scientific community and is among the most robust data sets available for any western watershed and native trout species.

Long-term data helps determine patterns in our watershed over time, including the effects of climate change, impacts on water quality and habitat, and efficacy of restoration work and management strategies to benefit fish populations. By studying the data, we can determine where to focus our efforts to improve the fishery in this last-best watershed for YCT.