noun
- a male fish during spawning season, especially one that releases milt (sperm)
Usage: fishing; biology
Examples
- The angler caught a large milter salmon during the spring run.
- Milters can be identified by their hooked jaws and bright coloration.
- The hatchery separated the milters from the female spawners.
- During spawning season, milters develop distinctive breeding characteristics.
- The fisherman released the milter back into the stream.
- Milters play a crucial role in the reproduction cycle of salmon.