The Common Carp — Flashback Friday
In today’s Flashback Friday we dive into the details about the common carp. Our recent quest to determine the most interesting fish in the world revealed that common carp, Cyprinus carpio, are common Read More…
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Fish for Sport Fish Introductions — Flashback Friday
In today’s Flashback Friday we examine how sport fishing in California has increased non-native fish introductions. In a recent Fish Report, we briefly summarized the introductions of various fish species Read More…
Fish for Sport: Another Chapter of California Fish Introductions
In a recent Fish Report, we briefly summarized the introductions of various fish species to California’s waterways for the primary purpose of providing food. Following these initial Read More…
Film Friday: Pikeminnow Derby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8utFXTEjUg&t= We know some of you might be gearing up for fishing over the holiday next week, so today's Film Friday features a Pikeminnow Derby held last Read More…
Common Carp: A Prized Pest?
Our recent quest to determine the most interesting fish in the world revealed that common carp, Cyprinus carpio, are common indeed – especially in the scientific literature, Read More…
Urban fishing
Fishing in Mekong cities looks a bit different than catching fish in rural villages. During a recent visit to Cambodia to train local researchers (see Makeshift lab), Read More…
The one that got away…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl1MCQwk9lo A handy feature of the VAKI Riverwatcher system is that it allows us to record video clips of each fish that passes through our fish counting Read More…
Need a lift?
Lift nets (called Gadung in Lao) are one of the most common types of fishing gear used in Southeast Asia. The gear consists of a fine Read More…
Anyway you read it, no fishing!
Anglers around the world are faced with reduced freshwater fishing opportunities and access to rivers. Although many European countries posses "freedom to roam" policies and laws, landowners Read More…
The other black bass
Frequently misidentified by anglers, the Spotted Bass (Micropterus punctalatus) is often confused with its larger cousin the largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). The fish are similar in appearance, Read More…