We’ve all eaten fish that haven’t been fully cleaned and gotten a bone or two in our mouth. We usually pull it out and put it on our plate, but sometimes, we might wonder can you eat fish bones? The answer...
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Can You Eat Sucker Fish?
Sucker fish, often known as the white sucker, is a fish that can be found throughout North American waters. They can grow to be up to 4 pounds and about 20 inches or so in length. While you may not have heard of this...
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Can You Eat Sauger?
Sauger may not be the first fish that pops into your head when you’re craving some fish dinner, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be on the menu. It can be found in many rivers and is often overlooked...
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Can You Eat Fallfish?
Known as The Little Tarpon of the Commonwealth in Virginia, fallfish is not one of the native fish in America anglers usually rave about. Mostly they are used as bait or completely ignored. Can you eat fallfish? You...
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Lake Michigan Fishing: The Anglers Guide
The name ‘Lake Michigan’ is derived from the Ojibwe term Michi-gami, which means “vast water.” However, we believe that this undersells the great fishing opportunities available at the lake...
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Walleye vs Sauger: What You Need To Know
Sauger and Walleye are two fish of the Percidae family that often get mentioned beside one another. There are many similarities between them, so we can see why. They’re freshwater fish that are abundant in the...
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Bottom Fishing: Everything You Need to Know
Whether you’ve been fishing for a long time or you’re thinking about taking it up as a brand new hobby, bottom fishing is one of the most exciting angling techniques out there. But what exactly is bottom fishing? What...
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White Crappie vs Black Crappie – Differences Explained
Crappie is a freshwater species that are found in lakes, sloughs, ponds, and backwater pools in the US, however, they tend to prefer taking shelter beneath fallen leaves and vegetation. They belong to the Centrarchidae...
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The Different Types of Sunfish in America
Sunfish (centrarchidae) are a popular family of freshwater fish native to North America. The name “sunfish” does not relate to a species (unlike the Ocean Sunfish), but rather a family of several species of fish...
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Can You Eat Paddlefish?
Paddlefish are one of the coolest looking fish you’ll ever catch, with their long, paddle-like nose, which of course, gives them their name. Their skin is smooth, with very few scales, making them feel more like a...
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Muskie Vs Pike: What’s The Difference?
In the dynamic and fast-paced world of fishing, there are certain varieties of fish that are more valued than others, with many fishermen preferring to catch larger and more ferocious species. Out of these few selected...
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Lake Tahoe Fish Species You Can Catch
Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful and crystal clear lakes in the United States. Located between Nevada and California, this cold and deep water lake is home to some of the most popular fish species that...
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Lake Tahoe Fishing: Everything You Need To Know
Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful and vast lakes in the United States. You will be hard pushed to find such idyllic fishing spots, surrounded by majestic scenes anywhere else. Aside from the jaw-dropping beauty of...
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Can You Eat Peacock Bass?
Peacock bass can be found in many parts of the world, and in many places, they are considered a game fish. They are actually predatory fish and their presence in certain waters was due to accidental escapes. This can be...
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Types of Perch Found in North American Waters
Perch fishing is a fun and easy way to catch fish that taste good. There are many different types of Perch in North America too, so you should be able to find them near you in both freshwater and saltwater sources. Here...
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Can You Eat Pickerel?
One of the most plentiful freshwater fish throughout the Eastern part of the country from Canada down through the Carolinas would be the pickerel. While you can catch a ton of them, many people wonder, can you eat...
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The Many Lake Erie Fish Species to Catch
Of the five Great Lakes, Lake Erie is the fourth largest. It is also the eleventh largest freshwater lake globally. With 799 miles of shoreline and average depths around 62ft, Lake Erie is a fisherman’s paradise with...
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Can You Eat Perch?
Since perch are fairly small fish and can be difficult to clean, many people don’t take the time to eat perch. However, if this is your philosophy, you’re missing out. Perch is not only a tasty dish, but...
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Can You Eat Shad?
Can you eat shad? What a question! With its soft, flaky white meat and delicate taste, a well-prepared shad is a delectable dish. Many American East Coast communities consider shad as part of their cultural heritage and...
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Can You Eat Crappie and Is It Safe?
There are two kinds: white and black crappie, or Pomoxis. Both are similar in shape and size and live in the same habitat, but they do look a bit different. The white crappie is lighter in color with vertical black...
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Can You Eat Muskie?
Muskie or muskellunge, as the pros know it, is a popular sport fish crossed between a pike and a pickerel. They are tremendous predators of the freshwater, eating anything that comes their way. That said, can you eat...
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