Description
Non-native. Introduced in 1900. Body shape similar to rainbow trout. Back
and sides are lightly spotted; Dorsal, adipose and tail fins are heavily
spotted. Red or reddish-orange slash on throat. Length: 8 to 22 inches.
Weight: 4 ounces to over 6 pounds.
Location and
Habitat
Cutthroat trout are rarely found in Arizona's streams, but widely occur
in the White Mountain lakes which are stocked by the Department. They prefer
the same habitat as rainbow trout and are found in similar areas.
Food
They feed on aquatic and terrestrial insects and fish.
Angling
The same techniques used to catch rainbow trout work well for cutthroats.
They may be caught on a variety of flies and artificial lures but a live
nightcrawler is hard to beat. Use light line and small hooks!
Table
Quality
Depending on the fishes diet, the meat can be white to orange-red in color.
The meat is firm, flaky and is considered excellent eating.
