Lahontan Cutthroat is Back!

For most outdoors men and women, the chance to take a step back in time is a frequent dream. All of the unoccupied land at our figure tips ready for exploring. The need to make a living off the land by trapping beaver, otter, and fox for income. The constant struggle with the elements. The freedom. What I would do to see the species that are forever lost!

While we may never have the chance to step into Doc’s DeLorean and burn rubber back in time, we are smart enough to help recreate things of the past. Modern science and conservation, a little luck, and a lot of hard work show that we can not only preserve our environment, we can rebuild it.
I’m talking about the Nevada State Fish, the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout. The Lahontan Cutthroat Trout’s history is like that of many other species found in North America. What was once a thriving species in the Truckee River and Pyramid Lake was depleted by over-harvesting, human population growth, and elimination of habitat. The species became extinct from the watershed.

There is hope for the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout. It was recently found that the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout are spawning in the Truckee River outside of Pyramid Lake. We are so fortunate to watch the regrowth of a species in our backyard. It’s not the first time a species has beaten the odds. Think about the American Bald Eagle, Wolf, and Grizzly Bear-all of which are repopulating in the contiguous United States. The fruits of our labor are showing, let’s keep up the good work!