FishDatabase

What fish did you see?

Start with the place, then look at the shape and markings. A few clues can bring the possibilities into focus.

This starter key covers 10 common freshwater fish: bass, sunfish, crappies, and catfish. Other species and hybrids are outside this key.

  1. 1. Location
  2. 2. Body shape
  3. 3. Markings
  4. 4. Possible matches
Where did you see it?

Location narrows the key using our state observation lists. A missing record does not prove a fish is absent.

0 of 3 fish selectedSelect at least two to compare