Bull Trout Identification

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Illustration by Steven Schalla, FlyFishingtheSierra.com, used with permission Bull Trout, and its close cousin, the Dolly Varden, are chars (along with the “eastern” Brook Trout).  Their color varies with habitat and locality, but the body is generally gray to olive … Read More

Steelhead Trout Identification

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Illustration by Steven Schalla, FlyFishingtheSierra.com, used with permission Steelhead are sea-run, rainbow or redband trout which return to spawn after 2-3 years at sea (and typically 1 year as a smolt living in freshwater).  They are genetically identical to resident … Read More

Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Range Maps

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Included on the Ultimate USA Cutthroat Map, plus PDFs and KMZs providing additional information are available from the download system. Note:  Lahontan Cutts are officially listed as a “Threatened Species”.  Nevada fishing regulations, however, generally treat the Lahontan like any … Read More

Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout Range Maps

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Included on the Ultimate USA Cutthroat Map, plus PDFs and KMZs providing additional information are available from the download system. The Yellowstone Cutthroat lives principally in the NW Wyoming Highlands in and around Yellowstone National Park and northward into southwestern … Read More