Coastal Cutthroat Hat

Coastal Cutthroat Trout Hat  About the Coastal Cutthroat Trout: The Coastal Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii clarkii) is a strikingly beautiful and versatile subspecies of the Cutthroat Trout, known for its distinctive red-orange slash marks on its lower jaw and its ability to thrive in both freshwater and saltwater environments. These trout are found along the coastlines of the Pacific Northwest, from northern California to southern Alaska, and are known for their incredible adaptability. Coastal Cutthroats are often found in the cold, clear rivers, streams, and estuaries of the Pacific Coast, where they may spend part of their life cycle in freshwater and migrate to the ocean for part of the year. This migratory behavior is what makes Coastal Cutthroats unique—migrating between freshwater and saltwater allows them to grow larger and exhibit a wide range of color variations, from silvery hues to deep reds and greens depending on their habitat and stage in life. Habitat & Con