Fishing for Rocky Mountain cutthroat trout

Oncorhynchus virginalis

The Rocky Mountain cutthroat trout is a visually striking fish with a vibrant coloration and distinctive red slash marks near its jaw. Inhabiting cold, clear mountain streams and lakes in the Rocky Mountains, it typically measures 8-20 inches and weighs up to 4 pounds. It displays solitary and territorial behavior, often seen in deeper pools or near cover. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Rocky Mountain cutthroat trout

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