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Cutbow

Oncorhynchus clarkii × Oncorhynchus mykiss

Max Length
92 cm
Max Weight
16 kg
Water Type
saltwater, freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
679

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Nightcrawlers

    Effective on a hook or threaded on a jighead.

  • Mealworms

    Good for enticing picky fish in slower currents.

  • Grasshoppers

    Excellent when fishing near grassy banks.

  • Salmon Eggs

    Classic trout bait; use single or clustered.

  • Leeches

    Wiggle attracts cutbows

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #3Spinner

    Classic spinner for all trout species.

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  • Rapala Original Floater 07Crankbait

    Trolled or cast, imitates injured baitfish.

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  • Blue Fox Vibrax #4Spinner

    Inline spinner that creates a lot of vibration.

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  • Panther Martin SpinnerSpinner

    Good for upstream casts; heavy and sinks well.

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  • Woolly BuggerFly

    Versatile streamer pattern; many color options.

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Techniques

Cutbows are often found where rainbows and cutthroat trout coexist, so target similar habitat features such as riffles, pools, and undercut banks.

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Where to Find Cutbow

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Cutbow?+

Popular baits for Cutbow include Nightcrawlers, Mealworms, Grasshoppers, Salmon Eggs, Leeches. Tip: Cutbows are often found where rainbows and cutthroat trout coexist, so target similar habitat features such as riffles, pools, and undercut banks.

Where can I catch Cutbow?+

Cutbow can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Colorado, United States; Oregon, United States; Utah, United States. WikiCatch lists 679 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Cutbow get?+

Cutbow (Oncorhynchus clarkii × Oncorhynchus mykiss) can reach up to 92.00000166893005 cm in length and 16 kg in weight.

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