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