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Rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss
Steelhead and rainbow trout are the same species, but rainbow are
freshwater only, and steelhead are anadromous, or go to sea. Rainbow
trout are the most common and hence most popular species of trout in
Washington. There are thousands of wild populations statewide but the
main reason for their popularity is that the Washington Department of
Fish and Wildlife stocks millions of rainbow trout every year across the
state for the specific purpose of providing recreational angling
opportunities. (WDFW)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 230 AM PDT Mon Apr 28 2025
TODAY SW wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to S late. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds and W 2 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain early this morning, then rain late this morning and afternoon.
TONIGHT SE wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
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