Freshwater Fish of the U.S.A.

This book is a concise reference guide to the variety of fish species found in the U.S.A that live in or at times may enter fresh water. Its purpose is to help the average non-scientific reader to find, identify and, if they wish, catch fish of a variety of species. It is an ideal companion and primer for anglers, amateur naturalists and anyone with an interest in nature. 150 representative species of the most common fish species found in fresh water are included with full color illustrations, common and scientific names, information about habitat and diet, typical sizes and maps showing which states each species can be found in. A chapter on common fish groupings is included, showing similar species side by side to help with identification. Common and scientific names are fully indexed.