By Hayden Cook (Cover Photo - Photo of a 31½-inch non-native cutthroat caught by Curtis Robinson in East Canyon Reservoir in 2011) When I first discovered the Utah Cutthroat Slam and learned about Utah's four native subspecies of cutthroat trout, my curiosity was piqued. I wanted...
By Hayden Cook In a video released by Mike on the FLY ALL SZN YouTube channel, the true spirit of the Utah Cutthroat Slam is on full display. The story of this angler's journey as he attempts to complete the Slam is documented in beautiful detail...
Editor’s Note: When we asked Tim if he was interested in creating the cutthroat art for the species-specific Slam medallions he didn’t hesitate for a minute. Furthermore, he is contributing his art as a supporter of cutthroat conservation and outreach efforts and kindly declined offers of...
A Utah Cutthroat Slam Press Release The Utah Cutthroat Slam saw a record number of completions in 2023 and is releasing the newest medallion for anglers who complete the fishing challenge. Proudly displaying all the Utah Cutthroat Slam medallions - Photo courtesy of Aaron Smith The Utah Division...
By Hayden Cook In a groundbreaking development, cutthroat trout have been stocked for the first time in San Juan County, marking a crucial step in the long-term conservation of native fish in Utah. Back in 2009, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) stumbled upon a...
The Utah DWR head up Ferron Canyon with passionate stillwater anglers and our regional biologist to catch native Colorado River cutthroat trout. Join them as they wader up, jump into float tubes and pontoon boats, and check one of Utah's four cutthroat trout subspecies off...
Click here to see the KSL Outdoors video that covers the story or click the video link below. The Utah Cutthroat Slam is a challenge to catch all four native cutthroat trout species in Utah. David Jensen, was one fish away from completing the slam...
The Utah DWR travel to Cache County with a passionate hobbyist and local angling group member to catch native Bear River cutthroat trout. Join them as they talk cutthroat trout conservation and check one of Utah's four cutthroat trout subspecies off the list for the...
Randy Oplinger (DWR Assistant Aquatic Section Chief) Did you know that cutthroat trout are the only trout species native to Utah? There are four subspecies of cutthroat trout — Bear River, Bonneville, Colorado River and Yellowstone — distributed throughout the state. In the late 1800s, other nonnative...
The Utah DWR travel to the northwest corner of the state and get technical on a small creek with passionate hobbyists and our local biologist to see where to catch native Yellowstone cutthroat trout using fly-fishing gear. Join them as they check one of Utah's...