Local Fish Names
Anglers in different geographical areas often
use different local names for the same species
of fish.
The Recreational Fisheries Statistics Program uses
a standard list of scientifically accepted common
names. This allows us to have a common frame
of reference across the United States. The accepted
common names were developed by the American Fisheries
Society. The list below has been compiled based
on interviewing experiences in the field. The
list
below represents the most used (and misused)
local common names of fishes, along with the accepted
common name and scientific name.
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