Colorado River Cutthroat
The Colorado River Cutthroat, Oncorhynchus clarki pleuriticus, has a similar and tragic story to its cousins. These fish were once the dominant species in the vast Colorado River drainage. Growing to 30” in the right conditions, these piscivorous and insectivorous fish one had prolific runs to the headwaters near Aspen to spawn. Historical accounts from early settlers note the writhing mass of olive brown backs so thick you could walk across them, but those days are long gone. Feared to be extinct in the late 1900s, a small population of genetically pure fish was found in the San Jaun range. They have been bred, and placed into many alpine lakes across Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. These lakes are often well-kept secrets, as those who take the effort to seek these fish out understand their best chance for survival is to remain unknown; quietly thriving in the wildflower fields and peaks that few travel to.
The Colorado River Cutthroat, Oncorhynchus clarki pleuriticus, has a similar and tragic story to its cousins. These fish were once the dominant species in the vast Colorado River drainage. Growing to 30” in the right conditions, these piscivorous and insectivorous fish one had prolific runs to the headwaters near Aspen to spawn. Historical accounts from early settlers note the writhing mass of olive brown backs so thick you could walk across them, but those days are long gone. Feared to be extinct in the late 1900s, a small population of genetically pure fish was found in the San Jaun range. They have been bred, and placed into many alpine lakes across Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. These lakes are often well-kept secrets, as those who take the effort to seek these fish out understand their best chance for survival is to remain unknown; quietly thriving in the wildflower fields and peaks that few travel to.
The Colorado River Cutthroat, Oncorhynchus clarki pleuriticus, has a similar and tragic story to its cousins. These fish were once the dominant species in the vast Colorado River drainage. Growing to 30” in the right conditions, these piscivorous and insectivorous fish one had prolific runs to the headwaters near Aspen to spawn. Historical accounts from early settlers note the writhing mass of olive brown backs so thick you could walk across them, but those days are long gone. Feared to be extinct in the late 1900s, a small population of genetically pure fish was found in the San Jaun range. They have been bred, and placed into many alpine lakes across Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. These lakes are often well-kept secrets, as those who take the effort to seek these fish out understand their best chance for survival is to remain unknown; quietly thriving in the wildflower fields and peaks that few travel to.
LEAD TIMES: All pieces are made to order, and lead times average about 3 weeks. If this is a gift or needed by a certain date, make sure to plan about a month ahead.
DISPLAY STAND: Each piece comes with a custom steel tabletop stand, specifically fit to your piece. Wall brackets are available as a replacement on request.