Rainbow Trout

rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

The rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is one of the most sought after North American gamefish.

Rainbow trout are named for the reddish stripe along their sides. Mature males in the spawning phase have pronounced red stripes. Females are less dramatic in coloration. The body is usually dark on top with silver flanks and lighter undersides.

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