Your State Fish and…
New Jersey Fishing
Feb 20, 2023 19:47:37 #
Jim Kay
Loc: Franklin, Virginia
Steelhead Mickey wrote:
Does your state have one?
Do you agree?
If not, what fish should it be & why?
How often do you target it?
Here in NJ it is the native brook trout. Yes there are still natural trout streams in the Garden State, although most Brookies caught are hatchery raised & stocked.
If you’re not in the 🇺🇸 USA, do you have a location specific species distinct to your region, province or homeland?
Thanks
Mickey
Do you agree?
If not, what fish should it be & why?
How often do you target it?
Here in NJ it is the native brook trout. Yes there are still natural trout streams in the Garden State, although most Brookies caught are hatchery raised & stocked.
If you’re not in the 🇺🇸 USA, do you have a location specific species distinct to your region, province or homeland?
Thanks
Mickey
In Virginia it is the Brook Trout.
Feb 20, 2023 20:24:33 #
NC state freshwater fish: Southern Appalachian brook trout
saltwater fish: red drum AKA redfish, channel bass
saltwater fish: red drum AKA redfish, channel bass
Feb 20, 2023 20:31:48 #
Feb 20, 2023 21:03:23 #
Rheatown wrote:
6xd shad color caught 3 small mouth and one large that was biggest of the day little over 4 pounds
Feb 20, 2023 21:07:04 #
mistred64 wrote:
And in Illinois it's still just the Bluegill.
The bluegill is probably the first plentiful fish all of us caught as youngsters and hooked us all for life - it did for Mickey!
Every time I catch one now, it still brings me back in time!
Gotta show the ‘gill some love!
Feb 20, 2023 21:09:59 #
Steelhead Mickey wrote:
The bluegill is probably the first plentiful fish all of us caught as youngsters and hooked us all for life - it did for Mickey!
You are right and that is a positive thought Mickey. Thanks.
Feb 20, 2023 21:15:46 #
Feb 20, 2023 23:16:33 #
Jim Kay
Loc: Franklin, Virginia
mistred64 wrote:
And in Illinois it's still just the Bluegill.
There is no better fightrer or willing bitern for his size than a Bluegill. They have started more people fishing than any other fish.
Feb 20, 2023 23:57:12 #
Cal Bob
Loc: Clovis, California
charlykilo wrote:
The garibaldi is the state marine fish of California, which gives it protected status. 
And according to the California Department of Wildlife the Golden Trout is the State Freshwater Fish because of its beauty. I’ve tossed them back because they are so pretty, (even tho it’s a long hike to get them, and I was pretty hungry).
Girabaldi are cool too. Most California fish are kind of drab, so it always looks like someone dumped their pet goldfish into the ocean.
Feb 21, 2023 08:46:21 #
HenryG
Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
CamT wrote:
Similar to large mouth
How did they get to Texas from Guadalupe?🎣🤪👍🇺🇸our state fish is the Atlantic Cod.I also see your bass origins are from the Guadalupe River
Feb 21, 2023 09:30:29 #
johnlmac wrote:
Have you ever caught a golden trout? I have heard that there is a lake in Oregon that has them in it.
No I haven't. They are in the high country above 8,000 ft. Been on the bucket list just never did it now not sure if I can make the hike into the lakes. There are some outfits that will pack you in on horseback might look into that this year.
Feb 21, 2023 09:31:11 #
HenryG wrote:
How did they get to Texas from Guadalupe?🎣🤪👍🇺🇸our state fish is the Atlantic Cod.I also see your bass origins are from the Guadalupe River
Swim
Feb 21, 2023 09:43:21 #
HenryG
Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
Looks as though BROOK TROUT is the WINNER!!! with the most states🎣🤪👍🇺🇸
Feb 21, 2023 10:48:18 #
HenryG wrote:
Looks as though BROOK TROUT is the WINNER!!! with the most states🎣🤪👍🇺🇸
Thus far ......
Feb 21, 2023 12:16:30 #
HenryG
Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
ranger632 wrote:
Swim
They don' t live in salt water ranger632✌️😑 and it was from the Guadalupe river
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