Western Native Trout Challenge

East Fork of South Fork of the Salmon River, ID

by Marcus | Sep 27, 2020 | Fishing Challenges, Western Native Trout Challenge

A bucket list fish for me has always been the Bull Trout. The Bull Trout is not actually a trout but a Char. They are hard to catch because of several factors. They are protected in certain states and targeting them is illegal. You are allowed to target them in Idaho...

West Fork of the Black River, AZ

by Marcus | Aug 21, 2020 | Fishing Challenges, Western Native Trout Challenge

On the quest to complete the Western Native Trout Challenge there are several species that are specific to one state. The Apache Trout is one of these species. Hidden in the Apache National Forest in the White Mountains of Arizona lies this beautiful piece of...

Gilita Creek, NM

by Marcus | Jul 26, 2020 | Western Native Trout Challenge

A place that holds a special place in my heart and always will is the Gila National Forest. The Gila is a massive National Forest and is one of the largest wilderness areas in the United States. By wilderness area I mean that there is no man made roads, campsites or...

Rio Cebolla, NM

by Marcus | Jun 16, 2020 | Fishing Challenges, Western Native Trout Challenge

If you’re looking for a place that is quiet, has amazing views and chopped full of Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout look no further than the Rio Cebolla in the Jemez National Forest in northern New Mexico. The fish size is not that spectacular but the numbers of fish and...

One Mile Creek, UT

by Marcus | Apr 10, 2020 | Fishing Challenges, Utah Cutthroat Slam, Western Native Trout Challenge

When chasing your Utah Cutthroat Slam you’ll come across some level of difficulty with each species. Probably the most difficult of four to catch would be the Yellowstone Cutthroat trout. For one, they are probably the most remote. Second they live in small creeks...

Mill Creek,UT

by Marcus | Apr 7, 2020 | Fishing Challenges, Utah Cutthroat Slam, Western Native Trout Challenge

When chasing the Utah Cutthroat Slam there are several places around the state that you can go. The Weber River holds Bonneville Cutthroat but many people want to make sure that they will fish a Bonneville Specific stream. One of the streams that is close to Salt Lake...