Identifying Trout during a Colorado Fly Fishing Trip

While there are many enjoyable activities to do in Colorado in the summertime, most people would not put fly-fishing in the top ten. If you find the perfect location and have the right guide, maybe this pastime can reach your top ten. Most fly fishing guides offer a variety of services and the opportunity to catch many different types of fish, including rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, cutbows, brown trout, and brook trout. A fisherman may even get lucky and encounter the elusive palomino rainbow trout. If you're a seasoned angler, spotting each type of fish will be easy enough. But, if this is your first time on the water, learning to identify the different types of trout can be a little tricky. Read up on the distinct characteristics of each fish below. With these little tips, you'll be well on your way to easily recognizing these river dwellers. If you have any difficulty, don't be afraid to ask your river guide to help you learn other identification techniques.
Rainbow Trout - Just like their name suggests, rainbow trout have a distinct slash of rainbow color on each side of their body. These beauties also have a light red gills that can be described as "rose."
Cutthroat Trout - Both male and female cutthroat trout have black spots on the majority of their body and streaks below their jaw. These streaks begin as red and gently fade to yellow.
CutBow Trout - A genetic cross between a rainbow trout and a cutthroat trout, this trout has many similar characteristics as a rainbow trout but with a special orange streak below their jawline.
Brook Trout - These trout are quite interesting. They're much darker, a green color, than other trout. They also have fins that become a reddish color during as they near their time to spawn.
Palomino Rainbow Trout - This mysterious fish isn't commonly caught; even by the most experienced anglers. It is a rare site to catch a beautiful Palomino Rainbow Trout. If you do catch this rare fish, you'll easily identify it by its unique albino coloring.
One of the best things about fly-fishing is that it is not just a summertime activity. This sport can carry over into the fall and then the anglers can target Kokanee Salmon. When you start to think about a fly-fishing vacation, it's important to know what kind of action to anticipate and what the water levels are like. Experienced fly fishing guides are quite knowledgeable when it comes to which fish are active in the river during your fly-fishing vacation and how high and fast the water is moving. Most of these questions can be answered before you've even left for your trip. Quite a few establishments also notify their guests of the type of fish that have been sited, so you can prepare for the angling you are ready to do once you arrive. And you never know; you just might catch that pesky little palomino rainbow trout after all. Don't forget to take pictures!
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