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Cutthroat Trout

Image of a Cutthroat Trout taken from the Call of the Wild The Angler game.

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.

In the Call of the Wild: The Angler game, Cutthroat Trout can be found in the following reserves:

Summary

Habitats

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

Bait & Lure Preferences

Eggs, Spoon, Worm, Bloodworm, Artificial Corn - Yellow, Corn, Grub, Shad, and Tube 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

RankHook Size
👶Juvenile10 and 9
🥉Bronze8 and 7
🥈Silver6 and 5
🥇Gold4 and 3
💎Diamond2

Frequently Asked Questions about Cutthroat Trout

How to catch a Bronze Cutthroat Trout in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Juvenile level Cutthroat Trout in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime with a 10 and 9 hook size and using Eggs as bait.

How to catch a Bronze Cutthroat Trout in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Bronze level Cutthroat Trout in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime with a 8 and 7 hook size and using Eggs as bait.

How to catch a Silver Cutthroat Trout in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Silver level Cutthroat Trout in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime with a 6 and 5 hook size and using Eggs as bait.

How to catch a Gold Cutthroat Trout in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Gold level Cutthroat Trout in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime with a 4 and 3 hook size and using Eggs as bait.

How to catch a Diamond Cutthroat Trout in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Diamond level Cutthroat Trout in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime with a 2 hook size and using Eggs as bait.