Cutthroat: Native Trout of the West » (Revised)

Patrick Trotter is a retired fishery science consultant. He is the author, with Bruce Ferguson and Les Johnson, of Fly Fishing for Pacific Salmon.

Cutthroat tells the full story of the genuine native trout of the American West. This new edition, thoroughly revised and updated after 20 years, synthesizes what is currently known about one of our most interesting and colorful fishes, includes much new information on its biology and ecology, asks how it has fared in the last century, and looks toward its future.
In a passionate and accessibly written narrative, Patrick Trotter, fly fisher, environmental advocate, and science consultant, details the evolution, natural history, and conservation of each of the cutthroat's races and incorporates more personal reflections on the ecology and environmental history of the West's river ecosystems. The bibliography now includes what may be the most comprehensive and complete set of references available anywhere on the cutthroat trout. Written for anglers, nature lovers, environmentalists, and students, and featuring vibrant original illustrations by Joseph Tomelleri, this is an essential reference for anyone who wants to learn more about this remarkable, beautiful, and fragile western native.

Ch. 1 Cutthroat: Native Trout of the West 1

Ch. 2 Evolution and Prehistoric Distribution 27

Ch. 3 Coastal Cutthroat Trout 59

Ch. 4 Westslope Cutthroat Trout 103

Ch. 5 Lahontan Cutthroat Trout 145

Ch. 6 Humboldt Cutthroat Trout 191

Ch. 7 Willow/Whitehorse Cutthroat Trout 215

Ch. 8 Paiute Cutthroat Trout 231

Ch. 9 Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout 245

Ch. 10 Finespotted Snake River Cutthroat Trout 295

Ch. 11 Bonneville Cutthroat Trout 321

Ch. 12 Colorado River Cutthroat Trout 359

Ch. 13 Greenback Cutthroat Trout 389

Ch. 14 Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout 421

Ch. 15 Extinct Subspecies 449

Epilogue 465

Bibliography 471

Conversion Table 535

Common and Scientific Names of North American Fishes (Other Than Cutthroat Trout) Mentioned in the Text 537

Index 539

Colophon 548