The profusion of black spots and the red-orange slashes on the jaw help distinguish them from rainbow trout.Ĭutthroats that are year-round residents of small streams may not get any bigger than 8-9 inches, but can reward the angler with an aggressive bite and enthusiastic fight.īait is not generally allowed on coastal streams above tidewater, but these feisty fish respond well to spinners, flies and other artificial lures. They also are stocked in high mountain hike-in lakes where the water stays cool throughout the summer.Ĭoastal cutthroat trout are heavily spotted – even on the belly.
The most common variety in Oregon is the coastal cutthroat found in the streams and beaver ponds in coastal drainages. These trout get their name from the red-orange slashes on the underside of the lower jaw. These fish feed primarily on smaller fish, so flies and lures that mimic minnows work well.
Today, native populations can be found in the Whitehorse and Willow creek basins that are so far southeast in Oregon they’re practically in Nevada. This variety has adapted to dry, highly alkaline conditions and was once widespread throughout the Lahontan Basin of California, Nevada and southeast Oregon.
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