strayling

/ˈstreɪlɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

a young salmon or trout in its second year, migrating from freshwater to saltwater for the first time

“The fisherman was trying to catch a strayling in the estuary.”

Synonyms

  • salmon fry
  • trout smolt

Antonyms

  • adult salmon
  • mature trout