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What Do Bass Eat? Blog

Discover the Largest White Bass Ever Caught in the Mississippi River

Despite its name, a White Bass is not completely white. Actually, two common nicknames for the White Bass is Sand…

Aug 31, 2022
colorful fish swimming Reviews

The Best Books About Fish: Reviewed and Ranked

Knowledge is key, especially when it comes to learning more about fish, whether you are interested in learning more about…

Aug 30, 2022
Fishing - Holding a Brown Trout Blog

The 6 Best Fish to Catch in Delaware This Summer

Paintings on cave walls prove fishing has been around for a long time. Even though the methods have changed, the…

Aug 29, 2022
largest fish New Hampshire Blog

The Best 5 Fish To Catch In New York This Summer

New York has over 165 fish species, and summer is the peak season for a lot of them. Trout and…

Aug 24, 2022
Striped Bass Blog

The Best 6 Fish to Catch in Nebraska in Summer

Nebraska is the perfect environment for angling year-round. However, summer is special. During the warm months, you’ll have access to…

Aug 24, 2022
seven to sixteen inches long Blog

The 6 Best Fish to Catch in New Mexico This Summer

New Mexico is most known for its diverse landscape; it’s also a popular fishing spot. There’s the Rio Grande River,…

Aug 19, 2022
Burke Lake Virginia Blog

The 6 Best Fish to Catch in Virginia This Summer

What are the best fish to catch in Virginia this summer? It depends on what type of challenge you’re looking…

Aug 19, 2022
Close up of Oranda goldfish in blue tank Animals

Oranda Goldfish

The Oranda goldfish is a fascinating breed of goldfish from the Carp family that originated in China and Japan and…

Aug 19, 2022
Fastest Water Animals Blog

The 6 Best Fish to Catch in Texas This Summer

What’s better than spending the day fishing? Catching more fish than you ever thought possible! However, instead of hopping from…

Aug 19, 2022
Albacore tuna fish, Thunnus alalunga underwater in the cean Blog

The 4 Best Fish to Catch in Oregon This Summer

Fresh is the best way to catch lake trout in Oregon this summer. Attaching live bait with weight will help…

Aug 19, 2022
A school of bright red sockeye salmon swimming upstream Blog

The 4 Best Fish to Catch in Alaska This Summer

When you go to Alaska this summer, trout are only one of the species you should target. There are all…

Aug 19, 2022
Group of Lemon Sharks Blog

6 Sharks in the Atlantic Ocean

If you think about sharks in the Atlantic Ocean, certain popular summer blockbuster movies probably come to mind. But, in…

Aug 19, 2022
devil catfish in the pond Fish Facts

River Monsters: Discover the Largest Fish in the Ganges River

Some of the largest fish of the Ganges River are the stuff of legends, while others are relatively unknown. The…

Aug 18, 2022
blue catfish vs channel catfish Blog

The 5 Best Fish to Catch in Nevada This Summer

The state of Nevada is full of popular sports fish and equally famous lakes and rivers to find them in.…

Aug 18, 2022
What Do Trout Eat - Rainbow Trout Bursting from Surface Blog

The 5 Best Fish to Catch in Idaho This Summer

The experience of seeing your first catch wiggling on the line is one you’ll always remember. Whether you’re targeting modest-sized…

Aug 17, 2022
Black Crappie Blog

The 5 Best Fish to Catch in Tennessee This Summer

Tennessee is home to dozens of popular lakes, rivers, creeks, ponds, and reservoirs. Each environment presents a new fishing opportunity.…

Aug 17, 2022
smallmouth vs largemouth bass Blog

The 5 Best Fish to Catch in Mississippi This Summer

Mississippi is home to a diverse population of game fish. Some are more familiar to anglers than others, but all…

Aug 16, 2022
Trout vs Salmon - Brook Trout Blog

The 5 Best Fish to Catch in Connecticut this Summer

Fishing is one of the only sports that brings you closer to nature. Something undeniably special happens when you target…

Aug 16, 2022
Underbelly of Sawfish Swimming in Aquarium Enclosure Blog

Sawfish vs. Sawshark

At first glance, it might be difficult to tell the difference between a sawfish and a saw shark because they…

Aug 16, 2022
Pictus Catfish in a tank Animals

Pictus Catfish

The Pictus catfish is a small freshwater catfish that is native to the shallow Orinoco and Amazon river basins. These…

Aug 14, 2022
Snook Fish Blog

The 5 Best Fish to Catch in Florida This Summer

Florida is the Sunshine State, and it’s an angler’s paradise! The diverse waters make it easy for Florida to be…

Aug 14, 2022
Striped bass Blog

The 4 Best Fish to Catch in Maryland This Summer

The sport of fishing in Maryland is a lot like it used to be, but with one major difference. Now,…

Aug 12, 2022
Aggressive Animal: Barracuda Fish

Why Barracudas Are the Ocean’s Most Intriguing and Terrifying Fish

Barracudas, or ‘cudas’, as they’re commonly known, live in the surface layer of many of the world’s oceans. They’re specifically…

Aug 11, 2022
Brown Trout Blog

River Monsters: Discover the Largest Fish in the Rio Grande River

The Rio Grande river is the fourth longest river in North America behind the Yukon River, the Mississippi River, and…

Aug 10, 2022
Deadliest Animals in America Blog

10 Sharks Bigger than Great White Sharks

Have you ever wondered just how many sharks bigger than great white sharks are swimming in our oceans today? What…

Aug 7, 2022
Opah Animals

Opah

Opah are a family of large, circular fish that live mostly in tropical waters. They are brightly colored with red-orange…

Aug 6, 2022
The eyes of Great Hammerhead Sharks sit on the edge of their mallet-shaped heads, they have excellent eyesight and a 360 view of their surroundings, making them skilled hunters. Blog

Hammerhead Predators: What Eats Hammerhead Sharks?

Earth is home to many unique creatures. From elephants to blobfish, they all have their roles to play. But, for…

Aug 5, 2022
Pygmy goby Animals

Goby Fish

Can you imagine a fish family reunion with over 2,000 members? That’s what a Goby Fish family gathering might look…

Aug 4, 2022
Shark Bite - Great White Blog

The 10 Biggest Sharks Near North Carolina Beaches

The beaches, estuaries, and waters of North Carolina are popular destinations for tourists and locals alike. But, North Carolina waters…

Aug 3, 2022
Chain Catshark Blog

10 Sharks in New Jersey Waters

If you’re thinking about taking a dip on the New Jersey coast this summer, you just might want to know…

Aug 3, 2022
Lemon shark Animals

Lemon Shark

The Lemon Shark is a vulnerable species commonly found in subtropical waters. They return to the same nursery sites to…

Aug 3, 2022
Successful fishing, Arctic char. Trophy angler on the Putorana plateau is the Arctic char. Animals

Arctic Char

Arctic char, also known by the scientific name Salvelinus alpinus, is a fish that is often confused with salmon or…

Aug 1, 2022
yellow tang Animals

Yellow Tang

You may be familiar with the popular Blue Tang thanks to the beloved Dory character in Finding Nemo, but did…

Jul 31, 2022
pepper cory catfish Animals

Cory Catfish

Cory Catfish, also referred to as Corydoras, is a genus of catfish that originates from the coastal rivers in Brazil…

Jul 30, 2022
Pacific Viperfish Animals

Viperfish

The viperfish is a highly specialized deep-sea predator and is found all over the world’s oceans. Most of these creepy-looking…

Jul 30, 2022
The American paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) Animals

American Paddlefish

The American Paddlefish is also regularly called the Mississippi Paddlefish. While this may seem confusing, this species is the only…

Jul 28, 2022
Dwarf pufferfish (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) feeding close-up shots Animals

Pea Puffer

The Pea puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus), also known as the dwarf pufferfish, is the smallest species of freshwater pufferfish and is…

Jul 27, 2022
Pinecone fish or Monocentris japonica Fish

The Most Expensive Pet Fish to Insure and Why

Severe injuries and other healthcare conditions happen to humans without notice and are expensive to treat. Pets like dogs and…

Jul 23, 2022
Hungry common carp (Cyprinus carpio) with big open mouth, feeding in clear pond water Animals

Common Carp

Common carp are native to Asia and Europe and can be found worldwide in eutrophic freshwater environments. This fish has…

Jul 23, 2022
oceanic whitetip shark Animals

Oceanic Whitetip Shark

The oceanic whitetip shark is a critically endangered species that inhabits tropical waters. They have white tips on their fins,…

Jul 19, 2022
Thresher sharks are carnivorous and primarily feed on small fish and squid. They use their tails to herd their prey and then strike them with their jaws. Animals

Thresher Shark

Instantly recognizable by its extraordinarily long tail, the thresher shark is one of the ocean’s most remarkable predators. Their tails…

Jul 17, 2022
The neon tetra gets its coloration from guanine crystals found inside their cells that reflect off of light. Animals

Neon Tetra

Neon tetras are small fish that are native to clearwater and blackwater streams located in the Amazon basin in South…

Jul 17, 2022
Pyjama shark Animals

Pyjama Shark

The stripes of the Pyjama Shark give it the appearance of striped pajamas. They are nonetheless distinctive and interesting ocean…

Jul 14, 2022
Megalodon close-up Blog

Discover The Apex Shark Predator That May Have Been The Largest Ever

Sharks are some of the most fascinating creatures in the ocean. Their sleek bodies, enormous teeth, and predatory instincts make…

Jul 14, 2022
Pacific Sleeper Shark Animals

Pacific Sleeper Shark

Pacific Sleeper Sharks are most commonly found in the North Pacific, on continental shelves and slopes, in Arctic and temperate…

Jul 13, 2022
Bala shark in an aquarium Blog

What Do Bala Sharks Eat?

They are often mistaken for actual sharks, but this is a misconception. Bala sharks are voracious eaters native to the…

Jul 12, 2022
The backs of the Shortfin Mako Shark range from a metallic indigo blue to deep purple while their sides are generally silver. Animals

Shortfin Mako Shark

The shortfin mako is one of the fastest sharks in the ocean, and at top speed, they can swim 43…

Jul 11, 2022
Blacknose shark swimming across coral reefs Animals

Blacknose Shark

The Blacknose shark is a type of Requiem shark species and inhabits the tropical and subtropical waters of the Western…

Jul 11, 2022
Bronze Whaler Shark close-up. The bronze whaler shark is a large fish with a classic shark appearance. Animals

Bronze Whaler Shark

This powerful predator hunts in coordinated packs and carries its young like a mammal, yet its survival now hangs in…

Jul 8, 2022
Dusky shark Animals

Dusky Shark

The dusky shark is one of the largest sharks and has a long, streamlined body. Its back is brownish-gray, and…

Jul 7, 2022
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