Types of Fish Species
Lake trout are a common fish in cold water lakes in North America and are a popular game fish, both for open water fishing and ice fishing. Despite their popularity as game fish, they have …
All over the country, there are countless small ponds that provide hours of entertainment and tranquility for anglers of all backgrounds. Heck, some of my fondest memories are fishing in small neighborhood ponds as a …
The pumpkin seed fish is a gorgeous, vibrant sunfish speckled with bits of orange, yellows, and iridescent blues. Its body shape, shaped like a pumpkin seed, inspired its catchy name. Many anglers would argue that …
Green Sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus), are small freshwater panfish found throughout much of North America. They are found in a variety of habitats and are one of the most widely distributed and common of all sunfish …
Ask any group of anglers if they like to eat catfish, and you are likely to get mixed answers. In some parts of the country, catfish are served in restaurants and support a robust commercial …
Rock Bass, sometimes called red-eye or goggle-eye, tend to fly under the radar in the world of Panfish (or more specifically, sunfish). While black crappie and yellow perch often compete for the title of best-tasting …
The largemouth bass is the most popular gamefish in North America, and each year millions of anglers hit the lakes and rivers to catch their dream fish. But where does it all begin? How does …
It goes without saying that regular catfish are good to eat…but can you eat armored catfish? What about those spikes on their skin? How do you catch them and clean them? Do they taste good? …
Tilapia are non-native fish to the United States but have become abundant, and even problematic in some areas. So, why not put them to good use by using them as bait! In this article, I’ll …
We’ve all heard the horror stories of farm-raised Tilapia and are aware of the poor reputation they have… but what about Tilapia in natural ponds, rivers, and lakes? What do tilapia eat in the wild, …