Alberta Fishes

Information on the 59 species of fish found in Alberta, information on identification, distribution, biology, taxonomic history, and angling.

This beautifully illustrated book features 56 species of fish found in Alberta's lakes, rivers and streams. Each account includes a full-colour illustration by artist Ian Sheldon, a range map and information on feeding, spawning, status of the population and best sites for viewing. The book also features a comprehensive, fact-filled introduction that answers such fascinating questions as Do fish sleep?

Alberta Fishes highlights 70 native and introduced species. This beautifully illustrated guide provides descriptions on fish anatomy, a key to field marks, a watershed map and conservation status. Printed on waterproof paper for durability, this pocket guide is an excellent source of information, ideal for use by novices and experts.

Manitoba's ninety-three species of fish give the province the third most diverse fish population in Canada. The provinceís variety of geological features, with its major lakes, rivers, tributaries, and watersheds, is due in large part to its history as the basin for Glacial Lake Agassiz. This, combined with its access to the waters of Hudson Bay and large American river systems, has provided habitat for a wide diversity of freshwater fish. Species from lampreys to goldeye, catfish to perch, bigmouth bass to slimy sculpin swim in waters from arctic rivers in the north to Red River tributaries and down to the Mississippi in the south.Freshwater Fishes of Manitoba is a comprehensive, user-friendly guide. Each species is accurately depicted in detailed colour photographs and accompanying map, with descriptions of physical characteristics, spawning and feeding habits, distribution, habitat, ecological role, and economic importance. The guide also includes an extensive glossary, keys to identifying the families, species, and subspecies, and information on documentation and preservation of specimens. Freshwater Fishes of Manitoba is not only the definitive guide to these fishes of Manitoba, it is also accessible and reliable for a range of users from general fishers to professional fish biologists.

Alberta Fishes highlights 70 native and introduced species. This beautifully illustrated guide provides descriptions on fish anatomy, a key to field marks, a watershed map and conservation status. Laminated for durability, this pocket guide is an excellent source of information, ideal for use by novices and experts.

This compilation of data on 100 lakes in Alberta (outside the mountain areas) covers physical characteristics, water quality, wildlife, recreational opportunities and access for each lake, and includes maps, photographs, diagrams and statistical tables.

This beautifully illustrated book features 56 species of fish found in Alberta's lakes, rivers and streams. Each account includes a full-colour illustration by artist Ian Sheldon, a range map and information on feeding, spawning, status of the population and best sites for viewing. The book also features a comprehensive, fact-filled introduction that answers such fascinating questions as Do fish sleep?