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The lake trout has considerable value both as a sport fish and a food fish.
The brown bullhead is relatively small compared to other similar species, but is an extremely popular fish with anglers.
The green sunfish is a panfish with white, flaky flesh.
An estimated 85 percent of native Pacific coho return to spawn in the same stream where they began their life.
The bluegill is one of the most popular panfish species you can find in North America. And is a fish that has become increasingly popular among fly fishing anglers.
The sturgeon roe is the only true caviar.
The King Salmon is an extremely important food and commercial fish, and due to its large size and game nature, an important sport fish.
Crappies are members of the sunfish and the black bass family. Black crappies can be found in large ponds and shallow areas of lakes.
The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish in the U.S. Learn more about how you can identify a largemouth bass, where to catch it and what bait and lures to use.
Cutthroat trout are the most widely distributed of all the western trouts of North America.
The flathead catfish is a popular food fish has an excellent flavor.
Like the bluegill and other sunfishes, the redear sunfish is and excellent panfish with white, flaky meat.
The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms. It is native to the west coast of North America from southern Alaska to Mexico.
The Channel catfish is very highly regarded for its food and sports value. The Channel catfish is most abundant in the central part of U.S. and southern states.
This is the largest catfish of the family Ictaluridae, reported to grow to 120 lb. (54 kg).
The white catfish has become a very popular anglers fish and a popular stock fish in private lakes and ponds.
You can help support and protect our aquatic natural resources by simply going fishing and boating. Buying a fishing license, respecting other anglers, practicing catch and release, being mindful of water conservation, keeping the environment around us clean and fishing responsibly are just some of the ways you can participate.
Learn more about how fish populations and habitats are managed, the connection between fishing and water quality, and the importance of fishing laws.
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