steelheads

Ocean-going rainbow trout

Steelheads are rainbow trout that migrate to the ocean and return to freshwater to spawn, developing a silvery coloration and larger size than their landlocked counterparts.

They're prized game fish along the Pacific coast: He spent the weekend fishing for steelheads on the Columbia River.

The singular steelhead is more common, even when referring to multiple fish.

fish

rainbow trout

Spotted North American salmonid

migration · Pacific · river · ocean · hatchery · fingerlings · smolt · chrome · Columbia River · Great Lakes

angling

fly fishing

Catching fish with imitation insects

catch and release · trophy · buck · landing net · waders · guide · tributary · pool · float fishing · tight lines

sports

baseball

Bat-and-ball team sport

  • hockeyStick-and-goal sport
  • mascotGroup's symbolic figure
  • teamOrganized cooperative unit

franchise · jersey · logo · Boise · arena · fans · playoffs · merchandise

Opposites
migratory behavior

steelheadskokanee

Freshwater-only salmon variety

lake trout · brook trout · brown trout

fish habitat type

steelheadspond fish

Aquatic life in still waters

carp · tropical fish · bass · catfish · panfish

Family

steelhead

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