Golden Trout are not known for long-distance migrations. They are typically resident fish, meaning they remain in a relatively small area of their stream or lake throughout their lives. However, they may undertake short-distance migrations within their home range to find optimal feeding or spawning locations.
During the reproductive period, male Golden Trout develop bright colors and compete with each other for the attention of females. They engage in aggressive behaviors, such as chasing and biting, to establish dominance and secure mating opportunities. Once a male successfully courts a female, she will create a nest, or redd, in gravel or small rocks in a stream or lake bed, where she will deposit her eggs for fertilization.
