steelhead

noun steel·head \ ˈstēl-ˌhed \

Updated on: 12 Apr 2018

Definition of steelhead

plural steelhead also steelheads

: an anadromous rainbow trout — called also steelhead trout

Recent Examples of steelhead from the Web

Anglers are scoring on steelhead using plugs and baits.

— sacbee, "Fishing Line: Week of March 19 | The Sacramento Bee," 20 Mar. 2018
There are two schools of thought on where to fish for steelhead.

— jordan rodriguez, idahostatesman, "You know about perch, bass. But you also should try catching walleye, tiger trout. | Idaho Statesman," 19 Mar. 2018
Another bright steelhead, this time a 28-inch buck, was landed and released.

— paul a. smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Smith: Centerpin gear is gaining fans for tributary fishing," 24 Mar. 2018
While spring brings the migratory steelheads, summer bites with plenty of generously sized rainbow and cutthroat trout.

— stephanie granada, Sunset, "10 Epic Fishing Trips in the West," 22 Jan. 2018
Ice will break up and tributaries to Lake Michigan will rise, drawing in fresh runs of crimson-sashed steelhead.

— paul a. smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Fuel your outdoors dreams at the Journal Sentinel Sports Show," 2 Mar. 2018
There is no charge to anyone to go fishing (including steelhead and salmon), clam-digging or crabbing on Saturday and Sunday.

— bill monroe, OregonLive.com, "South Oregon Coast crabbing shut down -- again," 16 Feb. 2018
Don't expect decent steelhead trout fishing conditions until later next week.

— cleveland.com, "Fishing Report for Feb. 16: Pack up the ice fishing gear and get ready for spring fishing," 16 Feb. 2018
Plenty of Chinook as well as trophy steelhead are found here, about 800 miles from the sea.

— stephanie granada, Sunset, "10 Epic Fishing Trips in the West," 22 Jan. 2018

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