Freshwater Fish of Connecticut
Steelhead Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss (anadromous)
Also called: Steelhead, Coastal Rainbow
Identification
Silvery ocean-run rainbow trout, slimmer and brighter than stream fish, with a pink lateral band.
Habitat
Migrates between the ocean and CT coastal streams from fall through spring.
Behavior
Runs up rivers after rain; aggressive during the migration.
How to Catch
Drift roe, egg patterns, beads, and streamers in coastal streams.
Notes
Seasonal opportunity; check current regulations.
Where to find Steelhead Trout in CT
- Salmon River Colchester / East Hampton