Fish

Golden Rainbow Trout

B tier

Golden rainbow trout is a colour morph of Oncorhynchus mykiss with yellow-gold skin bred for put-and-take fisheries and visual appeal. The flesh eats like ordinary rainbow trout—mild, tender, slightly sweet—despite the striking exterior. Cook whole for presentation or fillet as usual. Colour does not mean superior flavour; farm practice does. Fun for smoked sides and restaurant plating where golden skin shows.