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rainbow trout
noun
: a large stout-bodied salmonid fish (Oncorhynchus mykiss synonym Salmo gairdneri) of western North America that is related to the Pacific salmon and is typically greenish above and white on the belly with a pink, red, or lavender stripe along each side of the body and with profuse black dots compare steelhead
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Both brown and rainbow trout can be found at depths of 15 to 20 feet and are especially active in late winter and early spring.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Yakima River Canyon Stretching 27 miles between Ellensburg and Yakima, the Yakima River holds the coveted title of a Blue Ribbon river, recognized for its exceptional water quality and prime fishing, especially for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and smallmouth bass.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Salmon, rainbow trout, and tuna offer heart-protective nutrients with a milder flavor.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Hunter Rohr of Buckhannon landed a state record golden rainbow trout on Monday during the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources' annual Gold Rush event, the agency said in a news release.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Yakima River Canyon Stretching 27 miles between Ellensburg and Yakima, the Yakima River holds the coveted title of a Blue Ribbon river, recognized for its exceptional water quality and prime fishing, especially for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and smallmouth bass.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Salmon, rainbow trout, and tuna offer heart-protective nutrients with a milder flavor.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Hunter Rohr of Buckhannon landed a state record golden rainbow trout on Monday during the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources' annual Gold Rush event, the agency said in a news release.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Rainbow trout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainbow%20trout. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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