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rainbow trout
noun
: a large stout-bodied salmonid fish (Oncorhynchus mykiss synonym Salmo gairdneri) of western North America that is related to the Pacific salmon and is typically greenish above and white on the belly with a pink, red, or lavender stripe along each side of the body and with profuse black dots compare steelhead
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As Lake Powell filled and the dam pulsed cold water from its depths all year, the river began to favor cold-water species such as non-native rainbow trout, creating a trophy sport fishery for several miles downstream.
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Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
One 3-ounce serving of rainbow trout contains 645 IU of vitamin D, while the same amount of sockeye salmon has 570 IU.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
In addition to its vitamin D benefits, rainbow trout is also an excellent source of high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential minerals like selenium and potassium.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025
Yakima River Canyon Stretching 27 miles between Ellensburg and Yakima, the Yakima River holds the coveted title of a Blue Ribbon river, recognized for its exceptional water quality and prime fishing, especially for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and smallmouth bass.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
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Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
One 3-ounce serving of rainbow trout contains 645 IU of vitamin D, while the same amount of sockeye salmon has 570 IU.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
In addition to its vitamin D benefits, rainbow trout is also an excellent source of high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential minerals like selenium and potassium.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025
Yakima River Canyon Stretching 27 miles between Ellensburg and Yakima, the Yakima River holds the coveted title of a Blue Ribbon river, recognized for its exceptional water quality and prime fishing, especially for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and smallmouth bass.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Rainbow trout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainbow%20trout. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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