Westslope Cutthroat Trout are found in rivers (and some lakes) primarily throughout central and northern Idaho. They rarely exceed 20 inches, making this an exceptional catch.

The Dutchman Creek project proposed by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks would be the latest effort in a sustained campaign to save pure-strain westslope cutthroat trout in the Elkhorn Mountains.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is encouraging people to participate in the public comment process for several proposals ...

The River is an angler's delight during the summer months in Montana. It's known for its diverse fish populations, including several trout species like rainbow trout, brown trout, and the native ...

The Dutchman Creek project proposed by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks would be the latest effort in a sustained campaign to save pure-strain westslope cutthroat trout in the Elkhorn Mountains.

The students observed the streamside surgery and fretted a bit about the patient — an anesthetized westslope cutthroat trout. Tracy Elam, a state fisheries technician, wielded a scalpel to ...

Westslope cutthroat trout are found in rivers (and some lakes) primarily throughout central and northern Idaho. They rarely exceed 20 inches, making Daniel Whitesitt’s April 13 catch a memorable ...

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking for public comments on proposed state efforts to protect native westslope cutthroat trout in the Flathead Basin’s tributaries. One half of Montana’s ...

Westslope cutthroat are often outcompeted by nonnative fish, especially brown, brook and rainbow trout. They also grow more slowly, eat less aggressively and tend to be easier for anglers to catch.

Glacier National Park officials are seeking public comment for a westslope cutthroat and bull trout preservation project at Gunsight Lake. The proposal calls for the removal of non-native rainbow ...