Young salmon which returns to fresh water after one winter in the sea (6)

I believe the answer is:

grilse

(Other definitions for grilse that I've seen before include "Young salmon returning from sea to spawn" , "A one-year old salmon" , "Young fish" , "Salmon on first return to fresh water" , "Young salmon (6)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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