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We have more Cutthroats than I thought
#1
Thought this was kinda cool and thought that you guys would like to know about. I have recently heard about different Cutthroat trout species than I thought were in Utah.Here is a list of the Cutthroat species in Utah:
1.Bear Lake Cutthroat (Lake Dwelling Form of Bonneville Cutthroat)
2.Bonneville Cutthroat
3.Yellowstone Cutthroat
4.Colorado River Cutthroat
These two I didn't know about:
5. Lahontan Cutthroathttp://dwrcdc.nr.utah.gov/rsgis2/search/Display.asp?FlNm=oncoclhe
6. Greenback Cutthroat http://wildlife.utah.gov/dwr/news/42-uta...ction.html

We have quite the trout diversity in Utah!
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#2
Yep, and did you know that there are 5 subtypes or strains of Bonneville cutts as well?

1. Bear lake
2. Bear river
3. Northern basin
4. West desert
5. Southern basin

http://wildlife.utah.gov/pdf/cacs7.pdf

(page 16)
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#3
Wait, you're telling me we landed on the moon?
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#4
That post just made my day, thanks!
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#5
I din't think it was rude.
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#6
I guess I missed Heppy's comments.
The Lahotan Cutts have ben reintroduced from Pilot Peak's small streams back into Pyramid Lake. Saw an article the other day that they are now starting to surpass the 20 lb mark in the lake. In Utah they struggle to reach 10 inches in that harsh environment but they still have the genetic potential. http://www.sfgate.com/news/science/artic...321655.php
Maybe one day they will push 40 lbs again.
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#7
They all make really good bait.
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#8
[quote dtayboyz]

They all make really good bait.

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Perhaps they do in Idaho; however, in Utah, with the exception of using the eggs from harvested cutts, they are illegal to use as bait.
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#9
LOL, that's why I live in Idaho, Utah does not have the Snake River or Sturgeon. Last guy from Utah I had out on Gertrude, took one look at the bait and said "Dude, that's what we fish for at home" Tight Lines Smile

PS: All bait has to be dead and you have to have paperwork from store or grower.
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[quote dtayboyz]

PS: All bait has to be dead and you have to have paperwork from store or grower.

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Risky correcting an Idaho native, but I will take a chance. I believe the paperwork from store or grower would only be necessary if one has more than the legal limit of game fish, or perhaps if the size of the game fish was not legal for the body of water being fished. But then again I could be wrong.
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#11
Almost:
"Note: Use of live fish, leeches, frogs, salamanders, waterdogs
or shrimp as bait is prohibited in Idaho, except that live
crayfish may be used if caught on the body of water being
fished."
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#12
My use of the word bait only applies to 8 inch fresh as possible whole dead trout. You are correct in your reference to the regs. This is the best bait for sturgeon we call them morts. I have tried everything imaginable and morts are the shiznit. When the spring run off starts and I extend invites please come north. Smile
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#13
I'm pretty sure you mean Mars or Pluto.

HA HA HA [crazy]
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[quote CatchinCompany]That post just made my day, thanks![/quote]

[quote orvy]I din't think it was rude.[/quote]

[quote riverdog]I guess I missed Heppy's comments.[/quote]

Catching / Orvy -- careful what you guys say. If you liked that post, you'll be labeled as "rude" and the mods will monitor every post you make and censor it.

Riverdog -- it wasn't much. Just a link to Llyod Christmas exclaiming "We've landed on the moon!!". One of the funniest scenes in movie history. Still makes me laugh. But, it was a very rude and insulting video to post. I should have known better.


As for Bear Lake cutthroat -- there are theories out there that they are actually closer related to Snake River cutthroat than Bonneville. Consider that the the Bear River at one point in history was connected to the Snake River, and not the Bonneville Basin. Geological events changed the course of the river. So, which are they? To be honest, it doesn't make much difference. They are so closely related anyway that it would be hard to argue either way.

Good discussion. Keep it civil. Keep it clean.
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#15
Your link is back and working. And it was funny. However not sure all that many know of the history of Lahontan trout in Utah on Pilot Peak and it's now apparent successful reintroduction into Pyramid Lake.
I've caught the dinks on Pilot Mtn now maybe I need to go a catch a monster one in Pyramid Lake.
What's a Heppy anyways?
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RE"However not sure all that many know of the history of Lahontan trout in Utah on Pilot Peak and it's now apparent successful reintroduction into Pyramid Lake.
I've caught the dinks on Pilot Mtn now maybe I need to go a catch a monster one in Pyramid Lake."

Aren't you going to share the story? It is pretty cool. Also, I didn't know that creek was open to fishing. Might have to put that on my Utah bucket list.

RE" What's a Heppy anyways? "

Isn't a Heppy someone that listens to Grateful Dead music, drive a VW van, and smokes considerable quantities of pot?
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