speckled trout
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of speckled trout
An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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Now, he said, if you go past the levee to fish, you’ll catch speckled trout, a saltwater species.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2022
Redfish and speckled trout are good and are found over mud on shrimp or fresh cut mullet.
From Washington Times • Jan. 13, 2021
This time of year, the speckled trout and redfish are gorging on mullet.
From Washington Times • Nov. 25, 2020
Fish the surf, shorelines, or the Estes Flats for speckled trout, flounder, and redfish on shrimp around the shell reefs.
From Washington Times • Nov. 18, 2020
The clear tree-fringed lakes and rivers are filled with speckled trout and steelheads, pike and pickerel and whitefish.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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