Steelhead kelt at Winthrop National Fish Hatchery

A steelhead is gently held at the water's surface in a basin to display its beautiful colors and condition.

Photo By/Credit

Julia Pinnix/USFWS

Media Usage Rights/License

Public Domain

Image

A reconditioned female steelhead is biosampled prior to release back to the Methow River to hopefully spawn again (on its own this time).

Facility

Winthrop National Fish Hatchery

Ecosystem

River/stream

Species

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Subject tags

Anadromous fish

Aquaculture

Fish hatcheries

Rivers and streams

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