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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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This crystal-clear waterway is home to multiple species of fish, including rainbow trout and the (adorable) arroyo chub.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The area is known for its large striped bass and rainbow trout.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Fatty fish like salmon, rainbow trout, and swordfish deliver significantly more vitamin D per serving than eggs.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Hike beneath towering sandstone cliffs, take on one of the park's iconic climbing routes, or fly-fish for rainbow trout.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The area is known for its large striped bass and rainbow trout.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Fatty fish like salmon, rainbow trout, and swordfish deliver significantly more vitamin D per serving than eggs.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Hike beneath towering sandstone cliffs, take on one of the park's iconic climbing routes, or fly-fish for rainbow trout.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Rainbow trout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainbow%20trout. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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