Lahontan Cutthroat
The Lahontan cutthroat trout is the largest cutthroat trout species, and is the state fish of Nevada. The species is native to the Lahontan basin of central Nevada and mid-eastern California. The present distribution is restricted to a few lakes and streams within and outside the historic range. Dark olive backs and reddish to yellowish sides frequently characterize the Lahontans found in streams, while the sides of lake-dwelling Lahontans are often silvery. The largest recorded Lahontan trout weighed in at 41 pounds.
