Your Idea of the Prettiest Trout?

[Lotech]

I know that Rainbows are awesome fish and beautiful to watch jump. They are great fish. I also know that the Brook Trout is the most colorful freshwater trout out there. Their colors change with the seasons and they are a prize to bring to the net. My favorite and in my opinion the most beautiful freshwater trout is the Native Westslope Cutthroat. No matter what the size of the prize, I always feel honored and privileged to bring one to hand. Like the saltwater Bone Fish, they seem to disappear into the color of water when you let them go. They always make me wonder where they came from when I tie into one. And make me wonder where they went when I turn them loose. I haven't caught a California Golden Trout yet and don't much expect to. So, the Westslope Cutty is my fav. How 'bout you. What's your favorite freshwater trout quarry?

[ScottP]

Westslope cutt is a beautiful fish. First nice sized one I caught was on the Blackfeet Reservation (I know that's on the east slope of the Rockies but it was still a Westslope cutt - lol); looked completely different from all the ones I had taken on the Flathead drainages. Prettiest fish for me are the rainbows on the Madison; catch them in the evening and there is something about their colors, can't describe it. Never have seen a Golden trout in person so I'm sure they'll have their proponents, too.

Regards,
Scott

[Byron Zuehlsdorff]

I don't believe I can choose one, any one I can bring to net or hand is the purtiest at that moment. And that goes for any species of fish.

[kbproctor]

Gotta agree with Byron. The one in the net is the prettiest one.

If I am just looking at fish, a 15+" male brookie is it.

[luckie88]

I like Browns, but Redband trout are really colorful.

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[James Smith]

A male bluegill in full breeding colors

Sorry I just had to throw that one in since the only trout I get to catch are some rainbows and the occasional brown.

Jim

[Uncle Jesse]

Years ago in the Uintas in Utah, I caught a small but very colorful trout that I believe was a young golden, reds and golds like I have never seen in any other trout.

[salt_flytyer]

Haveonly caught a few golden, but brook are my favorite. Actually chrome steelhead are my favorite but not look wise. Have you ever looked for golden in WA?

[Poke 'Em]

Prettiest trout? Got to be brookies.



That being said, a Yellowstone Cutthroat is still my favorite...

[Poke 'Em]

Now if you didn't limit it to trout...