How old is that cutthroat or lake trout at Bear Lake?

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[font "Arial"][size 2]The second UDWR biologist that I emailed also happened to respond,[/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]"Lake trout growth is a function of many things. At some times in thier life they may grow two inches per year or the the Flaming Gorge fish may grow faster than Bear Lake due to productivity but you realistically need to look at this way.[/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Fish are more like humans that you may assume. The majority of thier growth occurs in the first 7-10 years. They may get a lot of length or fast growth but after that time the only thing that grow on them is their fins and head. Cartilage never quits growing and that is why old men have big ears and noses. Weights may vary due to spawning aor just growing fat in a productive place. Just being old dosen't make you big. So throw out the averages, the illusion that the older the fish is the bigger and enjoy catching them."[/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font]
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