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noun steel·head \ ˈstēl-ˌhed \

Definition of steelhead

plural steelhead also steelheads

:an anadromous rainbow trout — called also steelhead trout

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Trollers are still averaging 2 to 4 hookups a day for the landlocked steelhead or trout, working shad imitations in 25 to 35 feet of water.

— sacbee, "Fishing line: Here come the salmon," 28 Aug. 2017
Hatcheries in the state need 2,680 steelhead for spawning.

— eric barker, idahostatesman, "Steelhead run is so bad, it’s catch-and-release only in Idaho for 1st time in years," 16 Aug. 2017
LAKE SONOMA Small steelhead are hitting in pretty good numbers, along with a few bass to 4 pounds.

— sacbee, sacbee.com, "Shad fishing still has promise as salmon season approaches," 3 July 2017
On this late March day, Pratt monitored steelhead action.

— paul a. smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Smith: Retired fisheries biologist shares wonder of Brule River's underwater world," 1 July 2017
Among his accomplishments, Pratt provided justification and pushed for more protective steelhead regulations on the Brule River.

— paul a. smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Smith: Retired fisheries biologist shares wonder of Brule River's underwater world," 1 July 2017
Vic penciled in an image of her landing her first summer steelhead on the river's bank.

— bill monroe, OregonLive.com, "Deschutes River restoration involved the entire state of Oregon," 30 June 2017
Salmon and steelhead fishing is limited to daylight hours.

— jordan rodriguez, idahostatesman, "Busting fishing myths — one creepy-looking catfish at a time; what myths have you heard?," 26 June 2017
The area also is known for steelhead and lake trout.

— mark spezia, Detroit Free Press, "Ultimate Michigan summer sports bucket list: 50 activities you must try," 18 June 2017

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circa 1882

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