Florida Freshwater Fish Identification

Florida museum fish collection this searchable gallery includes 220 entries of florida freshwater fishes each with a live image key characteristics for field identification and habitat description.
Florida freshwater fish identification. We provide fishing reports and tips for inshore and offshore anglers. There are hundreds of freshwater fish species found in florida. The most popular of these species are the black bass pan fish stripe bass and catfish. Also known as the pennant fish and threadfin trevally.
It s a great way to keep informed about your favorite fish species. Florida has a diverse range of freshwater fish species found in the hundreds of lakes rivers and streams. Largest exclusively freshwater fish found in north america measuring 8 to 10 feet. Fresh water salt water notes african jewelfish.
Each of these species has unique physical characteristics. Select from the fish species below to add recipes comments photos and more. The flagfish included in this gallery is one of three freshwater species native only to florida. Florida the fishing capital of the world has always been a destination for big game sport fishing.
Pursuant to section 120 74 florida statutes the fish and wildlife conservation commission has published its 2019 agency regulatory plan 2019 agency regulatory plan. Florida fish species list. Catch this fish with a hand held nets are used to collect this fish then stored in bait buckets to use as live bait. Birds and larger fish feed on this fish that grows to 2 inches.
They are active in their habitats at different times of year.