Wild Rainbow Trout

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About

The Rainbow trout are members of the salmon family and can grow quite large. It is found in Pacific coastal waters and migrates to the rivers and streams to spawn. They are native to the rivers and lakes of North America, west of the Rocky Mountains.

The wild Rainbow trout also known as a Steelhead is a sea-going fish. They can weigh around 8-9 pounds but has been known to reach 36 pounds.Rainbow Trouts have a number of small black spots all over the body and characterized by a colorful red band along the side. The Steelhead however, tend to be more silvery.

The Rainbow trout and Steelhead is prized all over the world as a game fish and for its food quality. They can be prepared in a variety of ways: fried, baked, broiled or grilled.

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Other names: Steelhead

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