THE GREAT OUTDOORS — For some, fishing is a way to relax. For others, it's an opportunity to compete against Mother Nature. For those who enjoy the competitive side of angling, the trout slams offered by the International Game Fish Association are for you.

There are several fishing "slams" (read: contests) offered in Utah. The Fantasy Slam, catching five of the seven natural trout species in a single day, is the most difficult of the International Game Fish Association Trout Slams, but other slams can be just as fun or rewarding.

Utah is unique, though, as it offers anglers the chance to complete all the trout slams without venturing too far from home. The chance to have your name in fishing record books — and the bragging rights that come with the achievement — is right in your backyard.

Here's a look at all the trout slams (excluding the Fantasy Slam, which we previously featured) that you can complete here in the Beehive State, and the best places to go to accomplish them.

Grand Slam

Requirements: Catch three species of the following trout in a single day: brook, brown, cutthroat, rainbow, bull, lake and golden.

A Trout Grand Slam is likely something you've accomplished before without realizing it. All it entails is catching three different species of trout in one day. The catch is that hybrid trout species, like the popular tiger and splake, don't count.

Where to complete the Grand Slam

In the Uinta Mountains, a Trout Grand Slam is fairly easy to accomplish. Most streams have brook, brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout in them.

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Anglers in Utah have the opportunity to chase what is arguably trout fishing's greatest challenge — the International Game Fish Association Trout Fantasy Slam.

Another good place for completing a Trout Grand Slam is visiting the Upper Provo River, around the Soapstone Campground area. This stretch of river, just off the Mirror Lake Highway, is full of brook, rainbow and cutthroat trout.

The Weber River, with its brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout, is a great option as well.

Super Grand Slam

Catch four species of the following trout in a single day: brook, brown, cutthroat, rainbow, bull, lake and golden.

A Super Grand Slam is accomplished by putting four different trout species in Utah in the net. This is when you'll likely need to fish more than one river or lake on the same day in order to complete the slam.

Where to complete the Super Grand Slam

If you want to try completing the Super Grand Slam on just a single water, then the north fork of the Duchesne River, north of Hanna, is a good bet. This river has plenty of brown, brook and cutthroat trout, but rainbow trout are more scarce. Rock Creek, the Uinta River, Lake Fork or Yellowstone River — all of which are located on the south slope of the Uinta Mountains between Strawberry Reservoir and Roosevelt — are dependable bets.

Other great options include fishing Bonnie Lake, Mirror Lake and the Upper Provo River. These two lakes and river are right off the Mirror Lake Highway. At Bonnie, you'll find a large population of brook trout. Mirror Lake offers rainbow trout and the Upper Provo has opportunities for rainbows and cutthroat.

When completing a Grand or Super Grand Slam, remember to abide by all the rules set forth by the International Game Fish Association if you want to qualify for recognition.

Completing these slams is a great way to add a fresh air of excitement to fishing Utah's incredible trout waters. And who doesn't like the chance to have their names in a record book?

Have you completed any of the IGFA slams here in Utah? Tell us about your experience in the comments.

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