Fresh and saltwater
Steelhead
Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss), family Salmonidae.
Steelhead at a glance
- Scientific name
- Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Family
- Salmonidae
- Also called
- steelhead trout, summer steelhead, winter steelhead
- Stocked in
- 89 waters (agency records)
- Verified in
- 15 waters (agency lists)
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Where steelhead are stocked
| State | Waters stocked (10 years) | Most recent | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 62 | Oct 2026 | Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife |
| New York | 27 | Apr 2025 | New York State Department of Environmental Conservation |
Most-stocked waters, last 3 years
| Water | Where | Stockings | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee River | Chelan County, WA | 75 | 2026 |
| Blue Creek | Yakima County, WA | 42 | 2026 |
| Wynoochee River | Grays Harbor County, WA | 42 | 2026 |
| Riffe Lake | Lewis County, WA | 10 | 2026 |
| Kalama River | Cowlitz County, WA | 9 | 2026 |
| Touchet River | Walla Walla County, WA | 9 | 2026 |
| Skykomish River | Snohomish County, WA | 8 | 2026 |
| Tucannon River | Columbia County, WA | 6 | 2026 |
| Calawah River | Clallam County, WA | 6 | 2026 |
| Stevens Creek | Grays Harbor County, WA | 6 | 2026 |
| Klickitat River | Yakima County, WA | 5 | 2026 |
| Cowlitz River | Lewis County, WA | 5 | 2026 |
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Waters where the state agency lists steelhead
- Genesee River, NY
- Black River, NY
- Chautauqua Creek, NY
- Salmon River, NY
- Cattaraugus Creek, NY
- Sandy Creek, NY
- Skinner Creek, NY
- Canadaway Creek, NY
- Irondequoit Creek, NY
- Johnson Creek, NY
- Marsh Creek, NY
- Oak Orchard Creek, NY
- Sandy Creek, NY
- South Sandy Creek, NY
- Lindsey Creek, NY
Sources: WDFW fish plants, NYSDEC stocking lists and fishing-water lists, Texas Parks and Wildlife stocking history; species facts from USFWS and NOAA public-domain profiles. How we use data