steelhead
noun
steel·head
ˈstēl-ˌhed 
plural steelhead also steelheads
: an anadromous rainbow trout
called also steelhead trout
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The distinct Southern California population is one of eight varieties of steelhead trout in the state.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
And the basin’s steelhead were listed as threatened on the federal Endangered Species List in 1999.
—Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 18 Apr. 2024
Additionally, seasons are around the corner for other large fish like lake sturgeon, muskellunge, northern pike, steelhead and others.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2024
Steelhead Where: Not nearly as many anglers play the spring steelhead game along the Great Lakes shoreline as do the fall.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 14 Mar. 2024
Earlier this month, environmental groups urged a federal court to intervene amid a dramatic increase in deaths of steelhead trout at pumps operated by state and federal water managers in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
That includes salmon, steelhead, lampreys, other fish that normally call that river home.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
Wild steelhead must be released, while hatchery fish may be harvested.
—Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Dining The resort has two on-site restaurants led by chef Karl Holl: the Ranch House serves casual, family-friendly all day, while Range Restaurant & Bar is more upscale and showcases PNW ingredients like Columbia River steelhead, local chicories, and Oregon elk.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
And the basin’s steelhead were listed as threatened on the federal Endangered Species List in 1999.
—Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 18 Apr. 2024
Additionally, seasons are around the corner for other large fish like lake sturgeon, muskellunge, northern pike, steelhead and others.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2024
Steelhead Where: Not nearly as many anglers play the spring steelhead game along the Great Lakes shoreline as do the fall.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 14 Mar. 2024
Earlier this month, environmental groups urged a federal court to intervene amid a dramatic increase in deaths of steelhead trout at pumps operated by state and federal water managers in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
That includes salmon, steelhead, lampreys, other fish that normally call that river home.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
Wild steelhead must be released, while hatchery fish may be harvested.
—Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Dining The resort has two on-site restaurants led by chef Karl Holl: the Ranch House serves casual, family-friendly all day, while Range Restaurant & Bar is more upscale and showcases PNW ingredients like Columbia River steelhead, local chicories, and Oregon elk.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
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steelhead
noun
steel·head
ˈstē(ə)l-ˌhed
plural steelhead also steelheads
: a rainbow trout that migrates to the sea to mature and returns to rivers to breed
called also steelhead trout
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