From Deseret News archives:
Utah's game fish: Cutthroat Trout
Description
This is the only trout native to Utah. It is often referred to as the "native" trout. Over the years the cutthroat has hybridized with other trout species, in particular the rainbow, so it is sometimes difficult to distinguish. The cutthroat gets its name from the "cut throat" markings, typically a red or orange slash located on either side of the lower jaw. But because of inner-breeding, the slashes may or may not be present. Often, the most reliable way to distinguish a cutthroat is by its orangish pectoral and anal fins. The back and sides of the fish are typically a steel-gray color accented with small, black dots. These dots tend to be more regular in size and shape than in other members of the trout family and are typically concentrated towards the tail. The tail of the cutthroat is slightly forked and this is a fish with long, sharp teeth.
Characteristics
Size
Most of the cutthroat found in high-mountain streams and lakes are around a pound or less. The world record is 41 pounds, but even cutthroat in the 10- to 15-pound range today are rare. The Utah record is a 26-pound, 12-ounce fish caught in Strawberry Reservoir back in 1930.
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