Friday, May 28, 2021Wednesday, May 5, 2021

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…

Monday, September 24, 2018Wednesday, January 2, 2019

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…

Friday, June 29, 2018Friday, June 15, 2018

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…

Monday, March 12, 2018Monday, March 12, 2018

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…

Friday, February 22, 2013Monday, July 13, 2015

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…

Friday, January 25, 2013Friday, August 29, 2014

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…

Friday, January 11, 2013Friday, January 18, 2013

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…

Wednesday, September 1, 2010Tuesday, June 3, 2014

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…

Monday, June 28, 2010Wednesday, June 4, 2014

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…

Saturday, March 27, 2010Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Steelhead research. Really!

There are many advantages to being a fish biologist. Aside from the obvious high pay and accompanying jet-set lifestyle, there's also the occasional fishing trip that qualifies Read More…