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Lewis Steelhead Genetics - Lewis River Steelhead Reintroduction

Published by Northwest Fisheries Science Center | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce | Metadata Last Checked: December 20, 2025 | Last Modified: 2019-06-10T00:00:00.000+00:00
Rainbow trout and steelhead consist of the same species and often inhabit the similar habitat types within the same watershed. Although their life histories differ from one another, there is thought to be genetic introgression between types. This study seeks to undertake genetic characterization of resident rainbow populations prior to reintroduction of steelhead in the Lewis River. Lewis River rainbow trout genetics.

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