The Goal of my research was to determine if specific weather patterns share a relationship with Rainbow Trout catch rates within the Columbia River drainage system. To provide greater knowledge for future management strategies as well as more opportunities for recreational anglers to find success. Partnered alongside Ty Tarvd, the research we conducted followed similar guidelines to those performed by John Follows (2019) and Ian Crystal (2019) on the environmental factors affecting Trout feeding habits on the Columbia river between Hugh Keenleyside Dam in Robson and Trail, British Columbia. During the course of their study, John and Ian captured two Rainbow Trout during a below average fall season temperature gradient. They provided a baseline to follow in order to accurately acquire informative data for potential comparisons. This study provides data to the public for informative purposes to which they may better manage or angle for Rainbow Trout along the Columbia River.
