River to Ocean—and Back!
Steelhead are trout that can swim from freshwater rivers into the salty ocean. Later, they return to freshwater to lay eggs.
Meet the River Friends
Hello, Scout!
The Steelhead
Say hello to Scout! Meet this smiling steelhead, learn who he is in the Angler Pals stories, and discover some amazing facts about real steelhead in the Columbia River.
Get to Know the Pals
Who Is Scout?
Meet Scout, a friendly steelhead and one of the Angler Pals!
Scout is part of the River School crew, where he explores the river with Coco, Finn, Ruby, Stella, and Teacher Willow. Together, the Pals learn about their watery world and what it means to be good friends.
There’s more to discover about Scout as the Angler Pals adventures continue!
Who he isScout the Steelhead
Where you’ll meet himLittle Current River School
His friendsThe Angler Pals
Scout's River World
Fun Steelhead Facts
The Columbia River is part of the amazing journey of many steelhead. Here's what makes these fish special!
A Columbia River Traveler
Many steelhead travel through the Columbia River to reach smaller streams where they began life. That's a long swim!
Summer and Winter Visitors
Some steelhead return to freshwater in warmer months, while others return in cooler months. In much of the inland Columbia River Basin, summer-run steelhead are especially common.
Another River Adventure?
Unlike most Pacific salmon, some steelhead survive after laying eggs. A few can swim back to sea and return to spawn again!
Help Keep Their River Home Healthy
Clean, cool streams and healthy river habitats help young steelhead grow. We can all help by keeping litter out of rivers and streams.
Facts checked against Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and NOAA Fisheries. These are facts about real steelhead, not events from the Angler Pals stories.
More River Adventures
Visit the Other Pals!
Scout has more friends to introduce you to. Come meet the Pals, then discover their adventures in our storybooks.
Meet the Other PalsSee Our Book Collection