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Steelhead

Steelhead is a form of Rainbow trout that is ocean going (or anadromous) and returns to its original hatching ground to spawn. Unlike salmon, Steelhead rejuvenate after spawning so they may return to the oceans to start the anadromous cycle once again. The steelhead smolts (immature or young fish) usually remain in the river for about a year before heading to sea, whereas salmon typically return to the seas as smolts. Different populations of steelheads migrate upriver at different times of the year. Summer-run Steelhead migrate between May and October, while Winter-run Steelhead migrate between November and April. Steelhead are predators, eating any smaller fish from nearly the time they are born. Insects make up a large portion of the diet, along with crayfish and other crustaceans.
  • Steelhead
    Oncorhynchus mykiss