Steelhead Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss

Identification
This trout has a silvery body with a faint pink stripe.

Location
Stocked

Size
5 to 15 pounds

Diet
It feeds on fish insects and crustaceans.

Habitat
It occurs in Lake Erie tributaries.

Activity Period
October to May

Behavior
It migrates from Lake Erie into rivers in cool months. It is most active in cool seasons.

Lifecycle
Breeding attempts occur but are rarely successful.

Population
The population depends on stocking.

History
It was introduced for sport fishing.

Human Interactions
It is highly prized by anglers.

Facts
It is a migratory form of rainbow trout.

Sources
ODNR NatureServe

Fish insects crustaceans | Rivers Lake Erie tributaries | Northern Ohio