Redband trout are the only native game fish left in the Crooked River basin. There are efforts currently underway to reestablish fish passage at the dam. Some hatchery fish have been introduced in an attempt to mitigate the losses.
The redband trout is the only native game fish present in the Crooked River basin. Currently, there are initiatives to restore fish migration through the dam. Furthermore, hatchery fish have been introduced to help offset the decline in fish populations.