Rare trout in Utah

[outdoorfanatic]

I was wondering if there were places in Utah to catch any of those really hard to find species of trout. Namely: Golden trout, Bull trout, Apache trout, Gila Trout, and even grayling. I know Bull trout are in Idaho, Golden trout are in Wyoming, and both Apache and Gila trout are in Arizona, but are there any streams in which they reside in our state? I think it would be cool to add these to the "fish caught" list.

[Anthonygreer]

Here's some info I saved from a year or two ago:

* As was mentioned earlier, last year there was a picture of the kid with a golden trout on Doug Miller's show, I believe he was the one that had the catch and release record. I went to Echo Lake last year for the specific purpose of trying to get a golden trout and after a day and half caught one. I don't have a picture but I do have a witness. Anyway the lake is full of brooks, which we caught on flies and spinners, but I did catch one golden trolling a little gold spinner behind a canoe. The road is awful rough up there but it does go all the way to the lake. If you’re up there it is worth the walk to try Gem and Jewel Lakes as well, only brooks there but some decent fishing.

Actually, golden trout have been in Echo Lake for at least 35 years. And I caught 3 up there about 4 years ago, and they were all a lot bigger than 8.5 inches. I did let them go. But Echo is overrun with small brookies now, the last few times, the fish are about 7 inchers. It's a good float tube lake, because you can just kick back and take in the scenery.

As for grayling, marjorie lake I've caught some out of, but your best bet would be round, sand, and fish lakes. We each probably caught fifty or sixty grayling apiece last year when we hit it. Some are small, some are big, depending on the lake you are at. Good luck.

Anthony
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[wiperhunter2]

I'm not sure about the trout you listed but there are grayling in many of the Uinta lakes, most you have to hike in to. There is a trout in Utah that is few in number, I think it is called the Yellowstone but it is a strain of cutthroat. WH2
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[hc]

For Bull Trout, go north of the border. For Apache Trout, fish Arizona. And from what I have read about Gila Trout, they are extremely sensitive, and there aren't many left, so it would be tough to get into any even in other states. As was mentioned, the Uintas contain a few grayling lakes(Sand, Round, Dollar, Marjorie), and a few lakes on the Boulder top have them as well.
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[cfoodluvr]

Regarding Yellowstone Cutthroat:
From what i've read about Bear Lake, that is the type of cuts that you catch there. I know that Bear Lake does have its "native" cutthroat, but the yellowstone cuts where introduced many years ago.
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[Bloodhound]

Howdy,

For a delightfull fishing experience for the exotic(in utah anyway) try "Trout Creek"(also Granite creek and another I can't recall the name of, off hand) in the Deep Creek Mountains(on the Nevada/Utah border south of Wendover). Recently in the past couple of years or so they reintroduced a native utah strain of cutthroat. It's a beautiful fish and it's a beautiful place ! It does however, require quite a commute from almost everywhere - long drive but well worth it - IMO. If you were inclined to go there, let me know. I know every road that leads there(some are better than others), and it would be very easy to enlist my help or invite me along to go fish there again.
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[PDS]

There are golden trout in the Uintah's but I'm sorry I don't have any info on where. There are also many lakes with grayling in them up there too which has already been mentioned. The yellowstone cutthroat was acually used extensively in the past as the trout of choice for stocking until they realized that there were many different species of cutthroat out there. Many lakes in the Uintah's still have yellowstone strain cutthroats that naturally reproduce in them from stocking programs in the past. There was a report a few years back of a strain of Lahontan cutthroat being found in a stream on the Utah side of Pilot Mountain. I don't know if it was ever determined if the strain was actually the Lahontan species. The Lahontans are famous for inhabiting Pyramid Lake in Nevada and reaching enormous sizes.

Good luck, wherever or whatever you pursue.
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[road]

try Mill Hollow for goldens and albinos. Both are a bit fussy as to what they will hit. Keep it small and change it often til you find what will work. Best times after ice off are weekdays, seem weekends bring bus loads of school kids. But during the week you may find yourself there all alone. It's a beautiful little pond great for rafts, tubes, and canoes.
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[ocean]

Burrastons used to have some big albino trout in there.Dont know if they are still in there.People dont practice much c&r so who knows whats left in there.
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[Topehaw]

You do know he's asking bout golden Trout and not albino's right?

[outdoorfanatic]

Thanks for the replies. I'm going to arizona in two weeks, where should I go if I want to try for some apache trout? I was looking at some pics of them and they are quite beautiful. Also, later this year I'll be in Idaho. Where can I try to catch some bull trout? I have to admit all I know about them is what I've heard from my neighbor who has caught some, and it sounds like they put up quite a fight. I'll try to hit those lakes mentioned when I head up to the Uintas, I'll let you know how I do. Thanks again.

[road]

Why yes I did Topehaw. But I think if you are trying to catch one, and the other is also available. Well maybe you could try both on the same day at the same pond. Hmmm seems like a no brainer, but each to his own.
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[hc]

No offense, but there are no Golden Trout in Mill Hollow. Albino Rainbows probably, but not Goldens.
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[Topehaw]

I'm not calling anyones bluff but when i am not 99.5% sure i am hesitant to give advice, maybe recommendations but not advice. I have never known anyone to catch Golden trout in Millhollow or really many other waters. I have however had several tell me they knocked the crap out of them at Butterfly lake in the Uintahs and other waterbodies throughout the area. My take is......They just don't really understand the value and rareness of the species. Check out theis quote from a older article available on the internet: "According to the Utah Division of Wildlfe Resources, MillHollow Res is regularly stocked with 8,000 catchable rainbow trout, and 4,200 catchable Albino trout, and 7,500 fingerling Brook trout...." I have heard of several locations available for the "Golden Trout" and have yet to this day hold one in my hands, perhaps this year it will happen! In have enjoyed hearing of other interesting "Rare" trout species available. If more information is available please share with us.

Later

[Topehaw]

Those interested in Learning more about the california Golden Trout Golden Trout or sometimes called golden Trout i have posted a couple of links to share.

[url "http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Fish_Boat/images/pages/qa/fish/trout_golden.htm"]http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Fish_Boat/images/pages/qa/fish/trout_golden.htm[/url]

[url "http://www.oceanlight.com/lightbox.php?sp=Oncorhynchus_aguabonita"]http://www.oceanlight.com/lightbox.php?sp=Oncorhynchus_aguabonita[/url]

This Link helps refer to lakes in Utah with Golden Trout in them.
[url "http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.asp?SpeciesID=889"]http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.asp?SpeciesID=889[/url]


I believe information can make us better.

Thanks
Topehaw

[Shrimpboy]

PM's are called "private" messages for a reason. Shame on you.
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[outdoorfanatic]

I'm going to head up to echo lake this summer with a bunch of my neighbors. I noticed that echo is the location where the state record for golden trout was caught. A guy that lives up my street also caught a golden there. With a lot of luck, maybe I'll get to catch one. I'm pretty sure Echo lake is several miles north-west of mirror like. Thanks again for the replies. No use getting mad about what someone else says, though. Let's all relax, after all, it's all about the fishing!

[HFT]

I fished Echo for 3 days straight last summer and caught 1 Golden and more Brookies than you could count. size O gold spinner was the best for me. Caught alot of Brookies on Drymergers at the surface in the evenings.Float tubing is the best way as they said . The place is just beautiful. The road to it is one of the roughest in the Uintahs, really rocky.
Have fun up there.
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