Grilse

/ɡrɪls/

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Fish Lifecycle

Understand that 'grilse' is specific to the salmon's life cycle and reproductive journey. Slide

Biologists tagged several grilse to study their migration patterns.

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Angling Term

'Grilse' is often used by fishermen and in fishing reports to describe young returning salmon. Slide

Anglers are reporting an increase in grilse numbers this season.

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Natural Setting

'Grilse' refers to an event in nature, so it's mostly used in outdoor, wildlife, and environmental contexts. Slide

The grilse leapt upstream, overcoming the river's current.

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