Freshwater Game Fish Of North America

Includes hundreds of color photographs, this book presents the most up-to-date, accurate information available on significant gamefish species found on the continent.

The ultimate angler's guide, this handsome book contains all of the relevant facts about every popular game fish from bass to whitefish. Also included are angling notes that describe the best tools and methods for catching these fish. 115 color and black-and-white photos plusline drawings.

Bass, walleye, trout, salmon, northern pike, muskie, panfish, and more.

This book is a magnificently illustrated volume that will help anglers, scientists, and nature lovers to identify and appreciate North American freshwater game fish. Along with illustrations that showcase gender color variations for each species, Thompson provides information about fish biology, behavior, and habitats. Common and scientific names are provided, as are range maps and information about each fish family's global range, physical traits, diet, significance to humans, and present status regarding its potential endangerment.

The lake trout is one of the most elusive fish in North America-and one of the most captivating. Based on thirty years of fishing experience, Lake Trout offers an in depth look at this majestic fish including everything from the biology of the fish to the history of the areas surrounding the lakes in which they live. The first two chapters explore the evolution of the lake trout fisherman and the lessons that have been learned over the years by the authors' predecessors. Throughout Lake Trout, Edward Eveland and Ross Shickler include anecdotes of their first fishing experiences in Canada and the northern United States and the various successes, failures, and awe-inspiring moments they met along the way. Also discussed is the future of the lake trout including pollution fears, over-fishing and shrinking habitats.

From the redfin pickerel to the blueback trout, this vividly illustrated guide from a father-and-son author/illustrator team describes more than 60 freshwater fish from the ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams of New England and New York.

"What is this fish? Is it good to eat? Is it a record? Answers to these common questions, plus many others, are finally answered in this new book by Florida Sportsman Senior Editor Vic Dunaway"--Page 4 of cover.

Identifies hundreds of gamefish, including salmon, sunfish, bass, pike, perch, trout, catfish, sturgeon, and herring, and provides information on each species' habitat, behavior, size, and range