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Fish information

  • Fish diseases
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  • Invasive aquatic animals
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  • Rare fish
  • Fishing in Minnesota
  • Section of Fisheries

Fish

  • Bullhead
  • Channel catfish
  • Crappie
  • Flathead catfish
  • Lake trout
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Flathead catfish

Flathead catfish

You'll find excellent fishing for these square-tailed catfish in the Minnesota, Mississippi and St. Croix rivers.

Angler holding a fish

Going fishing?

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Know a flathead 
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Fish being properly released after being caught

A helping hand

Fish populations don't grow as fast as demand. Practice some natural recycling on your next trip.
Learn how »

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