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As if there weren't enough reasons to visit Strawberry Reservoir over Memorial Weekend, anglers, nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts can add one more thing to do to their list.

The Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting a free cutthroat trout viewing event Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon at its fish trap and egg-taking facility near the Strawberry visitor center just off U.S. 40.

Even though the water can be a little murky this time of year, visitors ought to be able to see many of the reservoir's cutthroat trouts which are migrating out of the reservoir and up the Strawberry River to spawn.

During the event, biologists will net cutthroat trout. Then, they will hold them up to be photographed and touched. Biologists will answer questions as well as explain the important role Bear Lake cutthroat trout play in managing one of the country's best trout fishing waters.

A preview of what can be seen at the event is available in a DWR video that can be found at  http://bit.ly/1AU62CA. Or, the video can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/UDWR at Cutthroat Trout Viewing Day.

For more information, call the DWR's Central Region office at 801-491-5678.