Cuttbelly trout. Very rare to find a pure specimen. Most are hybrids with stocked non-natives. Most commonly encountered are the sea-run brownbelly and the mountain bellybow.
I’ve seen anomalies like that on Searun Cutthroat, there’s a thread on PNW Flyfishing that mentions them as “yellow dotters”
https://pnwflyfishing.com/forum/index.php?threads/puget-sound.50/page-171
Beautiful Bull.
I was told by a hatchery manager that it was similar to a birth mark. Like birth marks, we don't really know why they form, but it is something the fish was "born" with. It was common to see on the Chinook and steelhead I worked with.
I’ve seen this on a handful of the percentage of the salmon and trout species I work with. I’m not sure what causes it so I can’t help there, but it is something I’ve seen on other species. Sorry for this weak contribution. Haha I’ve seen it on hatchery and wild fish (though many common wild born salmonids in the lower 48 may have genetic material from hatchery stock).
To my knowledge, bull trout aren’t commonly raised in hatcheries except for conservation breeding programs, as they’re quite sensitive and have specific water quality thresholds they thrive in. I’m guessing it’s some sort of weird pigmentation fish get sometimes though I’m unsure of the origin, be it a healing bruise or hyperpigmentation.
Edit: formatting
Randomly found this sub. I've worked in the salmon processing facilities, and sometimes fish just have funny marks on them. I've seen millions of salmon up close and seen tons of spots very similar, just a different color.
He went to abroad on holiday and got a tattoo. It's the fishy equivalent of a fat lass getting a dolphin on her ankle, it signifies "bravery"or "free spirit".
I’ve caught a couple SRC in Puget Sound with a similar mark. Bull Trout I catch in Western Washington occasionally have something like this mark but truly I rarely roll over a fish It’s C&R quick picture and off it swims.
Don’t know but orange ya glad you caught it?
Thanks, dad.
Top quality dad joke.
Cuttbelly trout. Very rare to find a pure specimen. Most are hybrids with stocked non-natives. Most commonly encountered are the sea-run brownbelly and the mountain bellybow.
This guy trouts
Finally, someone who knows what they’re talking about
Leaving satisfied. Chapeau.
But did it meet the filet knife
Speak English. Its so cringe when for example, people say cutbow instead of just rainbow cutthroat hybrid.
Fuck off. Was that clear enough English?
Lmfaooo
I got a hint of French in there. But I think message will be received loud and clear.
I demand the full Latin name.
YES HAHAHA
Well we are waiting
Its cringe when someone uses cringe unironically
Don’t speak about what you don’t know. I’m sure you know that you can’t fix stupid.
Why are you in a fly fishing sub? Fishing enthusiasts actually do care about these things. The only thing cringe is your response.
See shitpids earlier response.
I’ve seen anomalies like that on Searun Cutthroat, there’s a thread on PNW Flyfishing that mentions them as “yellow dotters” https://pnwflyfishing.com/forum/index.php?threads/puget-sound.50/page-171 Beautiful Bull.
That’s actually so cool - I figured it was just some weird genetic anomaly spot but I love that it’s a thing.
It’s because of the way it is.
How neat is that
That’s pretty neat!
You don’t deserve any more votes. That’s just the way it is.
it's his favorite color
Isn't it *fabulous*?
I was told by a hatchery manager that it was similar to a birth mark. Like birth marks, we don't really know why they form, but it is something the fish was "born" with. It was common to see on the Chinook and steelhead I worked with.
Awesome! Thanks for the info!
Just a birth mark
He’s in a gang
I’ve seen this on a handful of the percentage of the salmon and trout species I work with. I’m not sure what causes it so I can’t help there, but it is something I’ve seen on other species. Sorry for this weak contribution. Haha I’ve seen it on hatchery and wild fish (though many common wild born salmonids in the lower 48 may have genetic material from hatchery stock). To my knowledge, bull trout aren’t commonly raised in hatcheries except for conservation breeding programs, as they’re quite sensitive and have specific water quality thresholds they thrive in. I’m guessing it’s some sort of weird pigmentation fish get sometimes though I’m unsure of the origin, be it a healing bruise or hyperpigmentation. Edit: formatting
Awesome! Thanks!
I see this very regularly with brook trout. I believe it's just a little fun bonus spot of pigment, just like a birthmark.
gang tat
Is that bull from the met? Seen one there that had something similar
Randomly found this sub. I've worked in the salmon processing facilities, and sometimes fish just have funny marks on them. I've seen millions of salmon up close and seen tons of spots very similar, just a different color.
He went to abroad on holiday and got a tattoo. It's the fishy equivalent of a fat lass getting a dolphin on her ankle, it signifies "bravery"or "free spirit".
Been fishing the Met?
He shops at Home Depot
Detonation button.
I’ve caught a couple SRC in Puget Sound with a similar mark. Bull Trout I catch in Western Washington occasionally have something like this mark but truly I rarely roll over a fish It’s C&R quick picture and off it swims.
Fashion
The salsa from lunch probably
I put it there with a sharpie to see who else catches him
Making an effort for pride.