The print, the products, and the mountain-water story
Mt. Cutty: A Cutthroat Trout Pattern Built for Life Outside
Mt. Cutty turns one of the West’s most recognizable native trout into bold gear for fishing days, road trips, trail miles, and everyday adventure. Designed by Fishe artist Irene Meniconi, the print brings together alpine water, layered mountain forms, classic trout speckles, and the unmistakable red-orange slash beneath a cutthroat’s jaw.
This is the story behind the pattern—and a closer look at the Mt. Cutty products that carry it from river to road.
Mt. Cutty combines the fish’s speckles and signature throat slash with the colors and contours of mountain water.
Mt. Cutty Trucker Hat — a breathable, adjustable layer of shade for river days and trail miles.
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What Inspired the Mt. Cutty Pattern?
The original idea was rooted in the places anglers associate with cutthroat trout: cold streams, alpine lakes, high-country trails, and the rushing water that drains the Pacific Crest and Continental Divide.
Cutthroat trout are named for the bright red or orange markings beneath the lower jaw. The National Park Service also notes their light bodies, dark spotting, and vivid jaw slash—details that make the fish immediately recognizable and gave Irene a natural visual language for the print.
Mountain roots. River rhythm. Mt. Cutty layers the fish’s fiery markings with the shapes, colors, and movement of the landscapes where anglers chase them.
From watercolor to everyday gear
Designed by Fishe Artist Irene Meniconi
Irene Meniconi begins each Fishe design with an anatomically recognizable fish, then works with the Fishe team to identify the species details and story elements worth amplifying.
For Mt. Cutty, those elements included the fish’s spotted body, the flash of color at its throat, and the mountain habitat that makes pursuing cutthroat feel like an adventure before the first cast is made.
Irene’s watercolor-and-ink approach gives the print its movement and organic texture. Read the full Fishe Meet the Artist feature on Irene Meniconi to see how her concepts move from accurate fish drawings to finished patterns.
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Mt. Cutty x OtterBox Phone Case — the pattern translated into a slim MagSafe-compatible protective case.
Mt. Cutty Daily Tote — a 20-liter everyday bag with a zippered opening, padded laptop pocket, and organizing details.
From the archive
The Original 2021 Mt. Cutty Launch Note
The original launch captured the excitement of welcoming a new fish and a new mountain-inspired print into the Fishe family. We preserved it here as part of the story:
It’s finally here, Fishe’s newest design, Mt. Cutty! Here’s to a fish that thrives in some of our most cherished landscapes, in the alpine lakes and the rushing waters that drain the Pacific Crest and the Continental Divide. Created by Fishe artist Irene Meniconi, Mt. Cutty brings to life everything that inspires us about cutthroat trout: their mountain habitat, their classic speckles, and of course their blood-red slash. Do you stay awake at night dreaming of hiking the Rockies in search of high altitude fishing spots, casting dry flies on the Elk River in British Columbia, or scouring the Utah backcountry to complete a Cutthroat Slam? We know you do, and we know you’ll be as pumped as we are to welcome Mt. Cutty to the Fishe family. These are exciting times here at Fishe. In addition to launching a full collection of Mt. Cutty gear and apparel, we’ll be hosting an open house to show off the new space expansion of our Anchorage store. Come celebrate with us!
Historical note: the open house mentioned above was part of the original October 2021 launch.
Shop the Mt. Cutty Daily ToteBuilt for splash zones
Why Cutthroat Country Keeps Calling Anglers Back
For many anglers, catching a cutthroat is inseparable from the journey: hiking higher, reading clear water, exploring a new drainage, and finding a fish that belongs to that landscape.
The Utah Cutthroat Slam is one modern example. The challenge asks anglers to catch Utah’s four native cutthroat subspecies in their native ranges, while registration funds support native-trout conservation projects. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reported new Slam-funded restoration and outreach projects for 2026.
That connection between fish, place, and stewardship is part of what gives Mt. Cutty staying power. The print is colorful, but the story beneath it is grounded in real water and the people who keep returning to it.
Shop the Mt. Cutty Roll Tote Dry Bag
Mt. Cutty Roll Tote Dry Bag — a 22-liter splash-proof gear hauler with welded seams, roll-top closure, and removable shoulder strap.
Mt. Cutty x NoSo Gear Patch — a weather-resistant peel-and-stick repair for jackets, packs, tents, and other outdoor essentials.
Keep good gear in the field
A Small Mt. Cutty Fix for Well-Loved Gear
Product stories are not only about buying something new. They can also be about keeping the gear you already love in use longer.
The Mt. Cutty x NoSo Gear Patch brings the fish-shaped artwork to a practical repair. Its weather-resistant, waterproof polyester fabric and permanent peel-and-stick adhesive are made for quick field-friendly fixes without sewing or ironing.
That makes it a natural fit for the Mt. Cutty story: bold enough to stand out, useful enough to earn a place in your kit.
Shop the Mt. Cutty Gear PatchA wearable piece of the print
Mt. Cutty Color Without a Full Outfit Change
The Mt. Cutty Jersey Headband is an easy way to bring the print onto the water, trail, or travel day. The artwork keeps the trout-and-mountain story visible while the headband handles the practical work of keeping hair controlled and adding light coverage.
It also shows why Mt. Cutty has lasted beyond a single launch: the design can scale from large bags to small accessories without losing the fish markings and mountain rhythm that make it recognizable.
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Mt. Cutty Jersey Headband — trout-inspired color in a versatile accessory made for active days.
Mt. Cutty Sticker — weatherproof, UV-resistant color for bottles, coolers, boats, tackle boxes, and laptops.
The smallest way into the story
Take Mt. Cutty Wherever You Wander
Not every connection to a print needs to start with a full piece of apparel or a large bag. The fish-shaped Mt. Cutty Sticker carries the complete design in a simple, durable form.
Made from outdoor-quality vinyl, it is built to handle sun, rain, road trips, and days around the water. It is also an easy entry point for anglers who love the pattern—or a small gift for someone who would rather be chasing cutthroat.
Shop the Mt. Cutty StickerRelated Reading
Meet Artist Irene Meniconi
Learn how Irene turns fish anatomy, color, and natural inspiration into Fishe patterns.
The Adventure Series in Mt. Cutty
Revisit the collection that carried the print into durable outdoor bags and travel gear.
Behind the Fishe x Rumpl Collaboration
See why Mt. Cutty became the print for a colorful limited-edition outdoor blanket.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Fishe Mt. Cutty pattern?
Mt. Cutty is a Fishe print inspired by cutthroat trout and the alpine landscapes associated with them. It combines trout speckles, the signature throat slash, mountain forms, and bold color.
Who designed Mt. Cutty?
Fishe artist Irene Meniconi created Mt. Cutty using her watercolor-and-ink process and a recognizable cutthroat trout form.
Why are cutthroat trout called cutthroat?
The name comes from the red or orange slash-like markings beneath the fish’s lower jaw.
When did Fishe introduce Mt. Cutty?
Fishe originally published the Mt. Cutty launch story in October 2021.
Where can I shop Mt. Cutty products?
Current products can be found in the Mt. Cutty Collection. Individual styles and availability can change as inventory sells through.
Find Your Mt. Cutty Favorite
Explore the collection that brings cutthroat markings, mountain color, and the pull of high-country water into gear made for life outside.
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