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.
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This is the Wiki page for the Cutthroat Trout found in Golden Ridge Reserve.
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.
Water Temperature
Cutthroat Trout will bite when the water temperature is between 4.0°C and 12.0°C, with an ideal temperature of 8.0°C.
Ranks & Hook Sizes
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile (0.08-0.65kg) | 9 |
| 🥉Bronze (0.65-1.3kg) | 8 and 7 |
| 🥈Silver (1.3-3.4kg) | 6 and 5 |
| 🥇Gold (3.4-5kg) | 4 and 3 |
| 💎Diamond (5-6.8kg) | 2 and 1 |
Cutthroat Trout Hotspots Map
A map with known hotspots for Cutthroat Trout. These are locations where Diamond Cutthroat Trout have been caugth, but they don't guarantee a Diamond Rank catch. Also, other ranks of Cutthroat Trout can be caught at these locations.
