speckled trout

noun

1. brook trout ( def 1 ).

speckled trout

noun

1. another name for brook trout

Word History and Origins

Origin of speckled trout¹

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Now, he said, if you go past the levee to fish, you’ll catch speckled trout, a saltwater species.

From Seattle Times

Now, he said, if you go past the levee to fish from a pirogue — a type of canoe traditionally used by many Native Americans in this region — you’ll be catching speckled trout, a saltwater fish.

From Seattle Times

Redfish and speckled trout are good in the bay on live bait.

From Washington Times

Redfish and speckled trout are good and are found over mud on shrimp or fresh cut mullet.

From Washington Times

Some speckled trout and redfish have been caught around the shallow grass flats and around Laguna Madre.

From Washington Times