Steelhead Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- 1lakes
- 106logged catches
- 16 kg heaviest logged
Steelhead Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is a sea-run form of the coastal Rainbow Trout that usually returns to fresh water to spawn after living two to three years in the ocean. Steelhead Trout can reach up to 25 kg (55 lbs) in weight and 120 cm (45 in) in length, though its average size is much smaller, typically around 2-5 kg (4-11 lbs) and 60-80 cm (20-30 in). Adults mostly feed on insects, mollusks, crustaceans, fish eggs, minnows, and other small fish.
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Baits
Shiners 
Spawn Sack Lures
Medium Spoon 28 g, #4/0 
Medium Spoon 28 g, #4/0 
Twin Tail Spider Grub 7 cm Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data
San Joaquin Delta — 106 catches , best 16 kg
- Medium Spoon 28 g, #4/0 Spinning 6×
- Medium Spoon 42 g, #4/0 Spinning 6×
- Spawn Sack Hook #4/0 Feeder bottom Shore 4×
- Shiners Hook #1/0 Feeder bottom 3×
How to catch
How to catch a unique Steelhead Trout? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.
If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Steelhead Trout would be to use Shiners on a size #4/0 hook.
If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Medium Spoons. The most successful lure is Rainbow Holographic Medium Spoon 28 g, #4/0.
Where to find it
Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log
Small Minnows 
Grasshoppers 
Natural Eggs #143#140#131#124#126#139 
Crankbait 3.5 m, #2/0 
Crankbait 3.5 m, #2/0 
Crankbait 3.5 m, #2/0 Crankbait 1 m, #3/0 
Crankbait 1 m, #3/0 Crankbait 2 m, #3/0 
Crankbait 2.5 m, #4/0 Crankbait 2.5 m, #4/0 
Crankbait 3.5 m, #4/0 Crankbait 3.5 m, #4/0 
Bullet Spinner 36 g, #4/0 
Bullet Spinner 36 g, #4/0 
Bullet Spinner 36 g, #4/0 
Bullet Spinner 36 g, #4/0 
Medium Spoon 14 g, #3/0 
Medium Spoon 14 g, #3/0 Medium Spoon 42 g, #4/0 Data compiled from fp-collective and the Fishing Planet Wiki . Snapshot taken 2026-08-20. Game content and imagery © Fishing Planet LLC.