Lahontan cutthroat trout are native to the Lahontan Basin, which covers northern Nevada, California’s Eastern Sierra and southeastern Oregon. This heritage trout is found in alpine and desert lakes, rivers and streams across the basin. They are the largest species of cutthroat trout and once inhabited 12 lake systems and more than 7,000 miles of rivers and streams.
Resources
Click here for more resources and information on items like the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Conservation Efforts Database, the Habitat Assessment Tool, and Genetics Management planning.
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“Good trout habitat also is good cow habitat, and good wildlife habitat is good cow habitat.”
Jon Griggs - Maggie Creek Ranch