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Book SynopsisGo Fishing with Minnesota’s Famous Identification Guide! Fishing is a perfect outdoors activity for all ages and skill levels, and the Land of 10,000 Lakes is an angler’s paradise. Reel in fish, and make identifying your catches a snap. Now in its second edition, the Fish of Minnesota Field Guide by Dave Bosanko features detailed information about 81 species of Minnesota fish. When you’re not sure what you caught, grab the handy guide and narrow your choices by family. Then identify your prize with the intricately detailed fish illustrations. Further verify the type of fish using the “Similar Species” comparisons. Book Features: Detailed information about 81 species Professional-quality illustrations—perfect for fish identification Fascinating facts on spawning behavior, feeding habits, and more Fishing tips and inside information for easily locating fishing hotspots Bonus resources such as state fishing records and answers to frequently asked questions This new edition includes updated information about everything from range to state records, as well as the inclusion of six new species. A new section on fishing tips offers pointers to help you catch more fish, and more information on invasive species can help prevent their spread. The Fish of Minnesota Field Guide is essential for every tackle box, beach bag, RV, and cabin. Plus, its convenient size makes it perfect for the dock or boat.
Table of ContentsWhat’s New in the Second Edition How To Use This Book Fish Anatomy Fish Names About Minnesota Fish Frequently Asked Questions Fish Diseases Invasive Species Fun With Fish Catch-and-Release Fishing Fish Measurement Minnesota State Record Fish Fish Consumption Advisories Example Page Bowfin Family Catfish Family Cod Family Drum Family Eel Family Gar Family Goby Family Herring Family Lamprey Family Minnow Family Mooneye Family Paddlefish Family Perch Family Pike Family Salmon Family Sculpin Family Silverside Family Smelt Family Stickleback Family Sturgeon Family Sucker Family Sunfish Family Temperate Bass/Striped Bass Family Trout-Perch Family Glossary Primary References Index About the Author
