Freshwater Drum. Freshwater Drum (Aplodinotus grunniens) is the only species in the state and the country to live exclusively in freshwater. This species is also known as The Grunt Fish. Its nickname comes from the grunting noise the fish is known for. A grunt-like noise is made by males which only make this sound when spawning.

Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission Educational Media Editor Artwork and design by Ted R. Walke, ... differences, to nearly 40 freshwater families and about 10 marine families. In Pennsylvania, with some 83,000 miles of streams and rivers and hundreds of lakes, there are currently over 160 species of fish in about 24 ...

PLAY issue containing the following articles: Freaky Fish of PA; Paddlefish & Gars; Catfish; Parasitic Lampreys; Northern Snakehead; Aquatic Invasive Species; Create Your Own Freaky Fish. PLAY: PA’s Most Migratory Fish

Learn all about Pennsylvania's popular game fish! From fishing tips to interactive maps of where you can target these fish.

Feb 16, 2024 · According to Bass Online, the top fish species found in Pennsylvania are the largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye fish, lake trout, brook trout, and rainbow trout.

May 8, 2024 · Crappie can be found in both freshwater lakes and rivers, often near submerged structures like fallen trees or brush piles. Walleye, known scientifically as Sander vitreus, is a freshwater perciform fish widely sought after by anglers for both its fighting prowess and its succulent taste.

Anglers and naturalists will enjoy this handy field guide to help them identify 65 species of freshwater fish in Pennsylvania. Whether redbreast sunfish in the east, ancient lake sturgeon in the west, or any number of colorful sunfishes from ponds and creeks in between, this guide describes any species likely to be caught by hook-and-line.

Below are the largest and most popular lakes, reservoirs, and bays for fishing in Pennsylvania. Each Pennsylvania body of water includes information on fish species, analytics, and a map with fishing spots. Below is a list of rivers that flow through Pennsylvania.

Mar 15, 2024 · With more than 86,000 miles of streams and rivers, 4,000 or so lakes, reservoirs, and ponds, and Pennsylvania’s 75-mile shoreline along Lake Erie, providing a wide range of habitats and fish species, it’s easy to find a prime freshwater fishing spot in PA.

20 Pennsylvania Fishes Identification Guide Pamphlets by PA Fish and Boat Commission 1 Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of North America by A.J. McClane (blue book) 2 GO FISH!