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The cutbow is a hybrid trout resulting from the crossbreeding of rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. Found in various parts of North America, especially where the habitats of the parent species overlap, cutbows exhibit features of both species. Known for their aggressive feeding behavior and adaptability, they are popular targets for anglers.
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Length
~35" (max 50)
Weight
~2" (max 3)
Water
Fresh, brackish
Water Temp
4-10° F
Bivisble Dry Fly
Caddisflies
StonefliesAlways open
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Cutbows inhabit rivers, streams, and lakes with clear, cold water
They thrive in areas with abundant cover like rocks, logs, and vegetation
Their diet includes insects, small fish, and crustaceans, making them opportunistic feeders
Juveniles prefer shallow, slower-moving waters with plenty of hiding spots
Spawning occurs in spring, often in gravel-bottomed streams
Hybrid offspring result from interbreeding between rainbow and cutthroat trout during overlapping spawning seasons
Eggs are laid in nests (redds) dug by females in stream beds
Juveniles emerge and stay in nursery habitats before moving to larger bodies of water as they mature
