Cutthroat Trout

This is the Wiki page for the Cutthroat Trout found in Golden Ridge Reserve.

Description

The Cutthroat Trout is a member of the Salmon family native to cold-water tributaries in North America. Cutthroat trout are popular gamefish, especially among fly fishers.

The common name “cutthroat” refers to the distinctive red coloration along the underside of the jaw.

At maturity, different populations and subspecies of cutthroat trout can range from 6-40in (15-102cm) in length, depending on habitat and food availability.

Summary

Habitats

Cutthroat Trout can be found in Shallow Pond, Deep Pond, Lake Shore, Upriver, Middle River, and River Mouth.

Bait & Lure Preferences

Eggs, Pro Performance, Spoon, Spinner, Worm, Bloodworm, Redworm, Artificial Corn – Yellow, Corn, Tube, Grub, Shad, can be used to lure and catch Cutthroat Trout in COTW the Angler.

Traits

The Cutthroat Trout has the following traits:

• Easily Spooked:

  Gets easily scared by human presence.

• Hard Fighter:

  Tries its best to get off the hook.

• Jumper:

  Likes jumping out of the water.

• Last Stand:

  When close to getting caught it fights with renewed vigor.

• Sun Lover:

  More active after the sun rises.

Tips for catching Cutthroat Trout

Preferred Bait

The Cutthroat Trout preferes Eggs as bait. If you use Eggs you have the best chance of cathing a Cutthroat Trout.

Time of Day

The best time for catching a Cutthroat Trout is during Daytime.

Ranks & Hook Sizes