Oncorhynchus clarkii lewisi
5.9-18 inch
1.1-4.4 lb
Westslope Cutthroat Trout are native to mountain streams and lakes of the U.S. Northwest. Recognized by red throat slashes, they thrive in cold, clear waters with gravel bottoms. Feeding on insects, they rise eagerly to flies, making them favorites among fly anglers. They’re also indicators of pristine habitats.
spoons
jigs
insects
nymphs
earthworms
flies
fly fishing
bait casting
still fishing
spinning