Steelhead - Buck vs. Hen ID?

[goodfortune]

How do you tell the difference between a male steelhead and a female steelhead?

I'm thinking that the male steelhead might have a slight hook in thier jaw, while the hens have a more rounded shape. Are there any other differences or characteristics that helps to tell them apart?

 

[Acristickid]

I think your right.

Here is a hen and the second a male.

Usually the hen is fatter and with a smaller mouth.

Males like this one has a kype jaw.

 

[albatross]

I've always heard the best way to tell is that the males jaw, mouth, lip, or whatever extends behind the eye while the females jaw stops near the eye.

 

[tomgamber]

Just squeeze them really hard and see if eggs shoot out. Doubles as chum..match the hatch!

Just kidding, just kidding ...hey! I said I was just kidding! :-o :-o

 

[Acristickid]

Greg- nice. I did'nt know that about the eye thing.

 

[salvelinusfontinalis]

That is a good description greg 🙂

I knew that already but your pics really point it out.

 

[FarmerDave]

Yea, and I believe it is the same with all trout.