Definition
grilse
noun
- A young salmon that has returned to fresh water from the sea for the first time after one year in the ocean.
Usage: Chiefly British and Scottish; Fishing and ichthyology term
Examples
- The river was full of grilse returning from the Atlantic.
- Anglers prize grilse for their fighting ability and silver coloring.
- A grilse typically weighs between 4 and 8 pounds.
- The grilse run occurs in late spring and early summer.
- Unlike parr, a grilse has spent significant time in the ocean.