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Channel Catfish! Aug 15, 2022

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If you're a catfish, and there's a party, how will you enjoy the cake? We'll answer this question and delve into the superhero-ish senses of this popular fish...as well as how to catch one.

Alaska's Wild Salmon: An Unangax̂ Perspective Aug 08, 2022

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Maria Dosal, an Unangax̂ mother and fisherman from King Cove, Alaska who now resides in Dillingham shares her perspectives and love for Alaska's wild salmon.

The Rio Grande (Texas) Cichlid Aug 01, 2022

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Texas fly fisherman and guide Chris Johnson joins the conversation about the United State's only native cichlid. Learn all about the ecology of this blue-speckled, aggressive beauty and how to catch one on the fly.

Long Valley Speckled Dace: Cryptic Desert Fish Jul 25, 2022

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Cryptic desert fishes...they're so cool! Katrina and Guy chat with Rosa Cox and Kaylan Hager about a type of dace with a unique population found in the Eastern Sierras.

You might also like our episode featuring the Devils Hole Pupfish (S1:E46)!

Read more: https://www.fws.gov/story/conserving-small-desert-fish-no-small-feat

Lumpsuckers: Nature's Cutest Suction Cup Jul 18, 2022

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Get to know a group of orb-like marine fishes called lumpsuckers! Ketchikan, Alaska artist Ray Troll joins Katrina and Guy to share his love for these charismatic fish.

Great Lakes Cisco (Lake Herring) Jul 11, 2022

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Pack your bags, we're headed to the Michigan side of Lake Huron to talk Coregonus artedii with fisheries biologist Kevin McDonnell. This silvery fish with angled pupils and an underbite has a rich history in the Great Lakes region and a future yet to be written.

Crappies! Jul 04, 2022

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Katrina and Guy have a crappie (not crappy) conversation about the two species of North American freshwater fish in the genus Pomoxis...the black and white crappie! From the etymology of "paper mouth" and "Sac a Lait" to some common objects that weight the same as a very large black crappie, you'll find everything you need to know about these fish, including how to catch and cook them!

Alaska Pollock: Face Behind Ye Fillet o' Fish Jun 27, 2022

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Meet the fish likely behind ye fillet o'fish, your favorite fish sticks, and surimi: the Alaska Pollock, a fish who finds its home in the north Pacific Ocean, especially the Bering Sea. Katrina and Guy are joined by guests Ray Hilborn from the University of Washington and Jim Ianelli from NOAA to dig deep into the management of this abundant and amazing fish.

The Percussive Red Drum (redfish) Jun 20, 2022

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Whether you prefer a good drum circle around your kayak or going on a Cajun sleigh ride, this percussive coastal fish will have you hooked! Katrina and Guy cover it all with University of Georgia fisheries professor and redfish aficionado, Jay Shelton.

If you're interested in the "Texas Slam" you might also like S2:E25 on Southern Flounder!

Read more about wetland-loving fish: ttps://www.fws.gov/story/four-fish-who-want-you-wet-your-plantsh:

Topeka Shiner: Little Fish, Big Story Jun 13, 2022

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From oxbows to farmers and a must-visit hatchery, this little fish has a big story to tell. Guests Roderick May from our Neosho National Fish Hatchery in Missouri and Heidi Kueler from our La Crosse Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office in Wisconsin join the conversation.

Journey across America and beyond with us as co-hosts Katrina & Guy + guests explore how to live with, live from, discover and enjoy #AllTheFish (new episodes every Monday, wherever you get your podcasts).

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