. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. COMMON MARINE FISHES 37. Figure lu Photo by D. H. Fry, Jr. STEELHEAD RAINBOW TROUT Sa/mo gairdnerii Relationship: A member of the salmon and trout family, Salmonidae. One of a closely related group of trouts the natural relationships of which have been greatly obscured in the course of fish cultural operations. Some individuals riin to sea while others appear to form resident stream populations. Distinguishing Characters: The presence of an adipose fin; the single doi'sal fin composed of soft rays ; the scaly appendage above t
. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. COMMON MARINE FISHES 37. Figure lu Photo by D. H. Fry, Jr. STEELHEAD RAINBOW TROUT Sa/mo gairdnerii Relationship: A member of the salmon and trout family, Salmonidae. One of a closely related group of trouts the natural relationships of which have been greatly obscured in the course of fish cultural operations. Some individuals riin to sea while others appear to form resident stream populations. Distinguishing Characters: The presence of an adipose fin; the single doi'sal fin composed of soft rays ; the scaly appendage above the base of each ventral fin ; a patch of teeth at the tip of the tongue but none on the back of the tongue; the relatively short anal fin with 9 to 12, rarely 13, rays (the last ray is often branched at the base but is counted as one) ; the white lining of the mouth. The salmons have 13 (rarely 12) or more anal rays and as adults at least some dark patches in the mouth. Reaches a maximum weight of about 30 pounds, though specimens of 20 pounds are rare and the average fish runs under 10 pounds. Color: At sea, steel blue above with bright silvery sides, usually with definite black spots on the head, body and unpaired fins. Gradually assumes the coloration of a stream rainbow trout after entering fresh water. Distribution: From Alaska south at least to the Mexican border. Enters prac- tically all suitable California coastal streams to spawn (the steelhead, unlike the Pacific salmons, does not die after spawning). Fishing Season: Illegal to take commercially. Consult fish and game regulations for the sport season, which varies in different parts of the State. Importance: A highly esteemed game fish, but not sought to any extent in the ocean. Steelhead caught commercially in other states may be sold in California subject to the rules of the Fish and Game Commission. Fishing Gear: Hook and line with various baits and lures. Unauthorized Names: Salmon trout, half pounder, summer salm
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