Is the First Steelhead Trout in Decades Really Back at Malibu Lagoon?

Some environmentalists and activists are questioning the claim that an adult endangered southern steelhead trout was spotted in the Malibu Lagoon channel and the argument that the sighting indicates a controversial wetlands restoration is working.

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Steelhead Return to Malibu Lagoon

A year after the completion of a controversial restoration project that divided Los Angeles environmentalists, California State Parks says a species missing for decades has been spotted in the Malibu Lagoon.

On May 15, fish monitors assessing the effects of the restoration project saw a 20-inch adult steelhead swimming in the lagoon, according to State Parks. Though the ocean-going trout species does visit Malibu Creek, it hasn't been seen in the lagoon itself for many years.

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Southern California Steelhead: Against All Odds

The entire film.

Beavis and Butthead go steelhead fishing

1. Scientists concerned someone might want to do some angling for endangered steelhead.

2. Scientists set up a motion activated camera creekside.

3. Hello, Fish and Wildlife?

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Up a Creek

Once there were about 50,000 fish from Santa Maria down to Baja, and now there are less than 500.

Mission & State takes a comprehensive look at Southern California steelhead recovery efforts.

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Tales of the Ventura River

What the river was like before the Matilija Dam existed and southern steelhead were placed on the Endangered Species list? 

Visit with the old-timers at Phil's Barber Shop as they reminisce about the "good old days" when the Ventura River ran free.