First-time poster here. Hope I can figure out how to post a photo.
Wanted you Lake Sammamish experts to confirm for me that this fish is indeed a cutthroat. Reddish patch under the chin folds was there, but with the amount of spots below the lateral line I wasn't sure if it might not be a baby king.

Moved to Sammamish from Chicago 7 years ago and this is my first summer actually fishing this local treasure. Look for me out there in my brand new (!!!) Bayliner Element F18 with the black hull & center console. No down riggers so I'm gonna try lead core trolling since so many of you seem to do fine with it. Plus, trolling (for walleye) is how I fished Rainy Lake in International Falls for 10 years on an annual club trip.

Can't wait to learn the lake better, and be able to chase those smallmouths. All will be returned to the water. Not a big trout eater either. Fish in the photo was released. I will, however, keep a stringer of perch for the table if I ever find a willing school. I know some of you guys catch them by accident!