Best U.s. Fish And Wildlife Service Podcasts (2024)

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White Sucker: Rodney Dangerfield of Fish 37:57

4h ago37:57

37:57

Meet a very important native fish that gets no respect: the White Sucker! Turns out this fish is a total catch! Kids love 'em. Walleyes and muskies love 'em. Eagles love 'em. Otters love 'em. Fishermen and fisherwomen love 'em. Katrina and Guy are joined by guests Tyler Winter (Native Fish for Tomorrow) and Rick Bruesewitz (Minnesota Department of …

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Green Sunfish: Aggressive Big Mouth 27:37

4d ago27:37

27:37

Meet big-gaped Green Sunfish! This beefy, bass-like sunfish is fun to catch and beautiful to behold. Learn about its habits, where it's found, how to catch it, where it fits in the fish family tree, and more.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Key Cave's Alabama Cavefish! 35:05

17d ago35:05

35:05

Put on your spelunking gear and get ready to head to Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge in northern Alabama. Key Cave is the only place in the entire world where the bizarre-looking Alabama Cavefish is known to exist. By the time you finish listening you'll either be glad or jealous you didn't soil your pants sliding down gray bat guano to meet this…

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The Unassuming Bony-eared Assfish! 31:47

25d ago31:47

31:47

Meet a soft and flabby wonder with the smallest brain-to-body weight ratio of any vertebrate and a name that's bound to stimulate conversation. Two guests deep dive into assfish territory with us: Peter Auster from Mystic Aquarium and the University of Connecticut, and Brittany Petersen from our National Conservation Training Center (and formerly w…

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Fly Fishing for Shoal Bass 37:38

1M ago37:38

37:38

You’ll be hooked when you meet this shoal habitat specialist and Apalachicola-Flint-Chattahoochee River native. Learn how to think like a shoalie, understand the importance of knowing its prey, and pursue it safely in class 3 rapids on foot or from a raft. Fly tier extraordinaire Fletcher Sams and Shoal Bass enthusiast Jay Shelton are our guests.…

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Alaska's Capelin/Seabird Story 33:51

1M ago33:51

33:51

Meet a cucumber-scented fish that feeds the masses and sometimes crashes. Our guests are Yumi Arimitsu with the USGS Alaska Science Center Seabird and Forage Fish Ecology Program and Seabird Biologist Robb Kaler with the Marine Birds Section of our Alaska Division of Migratory Bird Management.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Truchas Mexicanas/Mexico's native trout 35:34

2M ago35:34

35:34

Come on an adventure into high elevation and rugged terrain to find Mexico's diverse native trout. Illustrator and Mexican native trout enthusiast Joe Tomelleri takes us on a journey of discovery and art inspired by stunningly beautiful fishes.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Invasive Carp 34:46

2M ago34:46

34:46

Hey, you guys! One distinguishing feature of invasive carp is eye placement at or below the mouth opening. They also have a very particular set of skills that makes them so successful at outcompeting the native fish you love. Fish Biologists Mark Fritts and Tyler Gross join the conversation from our Lacrosse Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office in…

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Puerto Rico's Bigmouth Sleeper 34:42

2M ago34:42

34:42

Anglers take note...this fish is a sleeper, not a snooze! Meet the Bigmouth Sleeper, the natural "top dog" in Puerto Rico's streams. The name tells you all you need to know about the appearance and behavior of this underappreciated fish. Augustin (Gus) Engman from the University of Tennessee joins us again to dig further into the native fishes that…

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Lancetfish: Solving Sea Mysteries 35:46

2M ago35:46

35:46

If you happen to be an unfortunate men’s size 7 Nike shoe, one of 50+ species of octopus, a big shard of plastic or rope, or any number of reef, oceanic, and deep sea fish, you might find yourself undigested in a Longnose Lancetfish’s stomach! That’s after you’ve been trapped between cage-like teeth with no get-out-of-jail-free card. That said, we’…

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Bringin' Bloater Back! 36:14

3M ago36:14

36:14

We're bringing bloater back...Go ahead and tell them skinny fishes that...'Cause every inch of bloater's perfect from the bottom to the top (sha-wop, wop). We've got a great episode for you about an amazing fish with a rich history in the Great Lakes: the Bloater! Brian Weidel with the U.S. Geological Survey's Great Lakes Science Center and Dimitry…

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Lake Trout: Lacustrine Lunker! 32:36

3M ago32:36

32:36

Explore the past, present and future of the Lake Trout that inhabit North America's Great Lakes. Larry Miller with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Allegheny National Fish Hatchery is our guest. On deck: Bloater (another Great Lakes native)!By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Greatest Rock Basses of All Time 24:36

3M ago24:36

24:36

If you've come here for music, all we've got is fish (sorry no John Paul Jones or Flea). Special back stage pass to meet the four members of Ambloplites, a somewhat undervalued yet beautiful group of fishes in the sunfish family.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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C'waam: Lost River Sucker 36:28

3M ago36:28

36:28

Get to know the endangered Klamath C'waam (Lost River Sucker) with guests Don Gentry (a Natural Resources Specialist with the Klamath Tribes) and Jane Spangler (a Sucker Recovery Biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service).By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Swordfish: Lessons From Sea 35:38

4M ago35:38

35:38

Meet a ridiculously strong and fast fish who can warm its eyes and slash its prey. Swordfish boat captain and best-selling author Linda Greenlaw shares her insights about fishing, life at sea, and leadership.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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All Aboard! Season 4 50:39

4M ago50:39

50:39

It's a new year, and we have no shortage of new fish and guests! Jump on board as we reflect on Season 3 and go behind the scenes, cast our line towards ALL THE FISH we plan to cover in Season 4, and continue our week-by-week tour of interesting ichthyofauna with guests from all walks of life. On deck: Swordfish with Linda Greenlaw!…

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Snowflake Moray Eel! 31:47

4M ago31:47

31:47

Meet a fascinating fish that can swallow its prey on land! From California to Hawaii and beyond, Snowflake Morays are an important player in both the marine and intertidal zones. Dr. Rita Mehta, an evolutionary biologist from the University of California Santa Cruz, is our guest.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Bonytail Chub: Pencil-Peduncled Piscine! 32:25

4M ago32:25

32:25

Meet the Bonytail Chub: an Endangered Colorado River fish with a pencil-thin peduncle and a penchant for wetlands. Zane Olson with our Ouray National Fish Hatchery and Chris Smith with our Green River Basin Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office in Utah join our conversation about all the fish.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Cabezon: Through the Photographer's Lens 35:47

5M ago35:47

35:47

Meet the Cabezon! This large "introverted" sculpin is found along the Pacific Coast of North America. National Geographic photographer Kiliii Yuyan brings his multi-cultural perspective to a discussion about Cabezon, underwater photography, and storytelling.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Texas' Fountain Darter 34:56

5M ago34:56

34:56

Whether you're on campus or tubing or just curious about fish, get to know the Fountain Darter, a little Endangered fish found only in Texas's San Marcos and Comal rivers. Two guests join from our San Marcus Aquatic Resources Center: Dave Britton (Center Director) and Dr. Katie Bockrath (a geneticist and research lead for the Edwards Aquifer Refugi…

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Atlantic Tarpon: Silver King 34:10

5M ago34:10

34:10

From the Florida Keys to the Sistine Chapel, this prized saltwater fish has been getting into people's heads for centuries. Author and tarpon fly fishing enthusiast Monte Burke joins the conversation to help dig into the allure of the "silver king."By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Lahontan Cutthroat Trout of Pyramid Lake 39:40

5M ago39:40

39:40

Visit Kooyooe Pa'a Panunadu (also known as Pyramid Lake) and get to know the Agi/Lahontan Cutthroat Trout! Whether it's a big or small one on the end of your line, there's much to appreciate and celebrate about this remarkable fish and place that the Numu/Northern Paiute people call home. Our guests are Autumn Harry, a Numu & Diné fishing guide, an…

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Cui-ui: Pyramid Lake Suckers 35:45

5M ago35:45

35:45

Meet a beautiful, long-lived sucker found nowhere else on Earth except Nevada's Pyramid Lake (known also as Kooyooe Pa’a Panunadu/"Cui-ui Standing Water" by the Northern Paiute people) and the lower Truckee River. We deep dive into the changes this system has seen and what's being done to conserve this endangered fish. Our guest is U.S. Fish and Wi…

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Pacific Herring: Haida/Tlingít Perspective 31:37

6M ago31:37

31:37

When it's herring egg weather, a snow flurry may usher in blue skies that quickly cloud up and cast down rain or snow. Boats are readied and hemlock branches cut. Birds, whales and sea lions converge while the herring stage to spawn. Marina Anderson from Prince of Wales Island, Alaska is our guest.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Hagfish: DIY Slime Machine! 35:33

6M ago35:33

35:33

Meet the Hagfishes! Their superpower is producing a ridiculous amount of slime in just a fraction of a second. Dr. Douglas Fudge from Chapman University's Comparative Biomaterials Lab and Dr. Dean Grubbs from Florida State University's Coastal and Marine Laboratory join Katrina and Guy to talk about the importance of hagfish and their very special …

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Wolf Eel: "Grandpa" Fish 37:41

6M ago37:41

37:41

Meet the Wolf Eel: an extraordinary fish with a face resembling that of an old man. An aquarist, museum curator, and diver bring their perspectives about this monogamous (mostly), snaggletoothed ocean-dweller.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Marvelous Midwest Muskies (Muskellunge) 37:28

6M ago37:28

37:28

Meet the Muskellunge, a so-called "green railroad tie with fins" that might inspire you to cast a ridiculously huge lure ten thousand times. Jordan Weeks from the Wisconsin DNR and Brian Herwig from Minnesota DNR bring their midwestern perspectives about musky size, genetics, behavior and more!By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Humphead (Napoleon) Wrasse! 35:24

7M ago35:24

35:24

We’d like to welcome you to the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument and introduce you to an enormous coral reef fish: the Humphead (AKA Napoleon/Māori) Wrasse! Dr. Amanda Pollock helps bring to the surface the story of these fascinating fish that change sex throughout their lives and the amazing places they call home.…

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Atlantic Cod! 31:26

7M ago31:26

31:26

Award-winning author Mark Kurlansky joins Katrina and Guy to celebrate the Atlantic Cod, a "down to earth" fish that once reached sizes rivaling the men who braved dangerous seas to catch them. From blessing the Vikings with strong bones to influencing the settlement patterns of New England and more, this fish has a storied past and future yet to b…

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Arapaima: Astronomical Air-Breathing Fish 34:19

7M ago34:19

34:19

Get to know the largest freshwater scaled fish with a face that looks like a topographical map of Mars: the Arapaima. Wait, there's more! Their swim bladder has lung-like tissue and they excrete a milk-like substance from their head. An ichthyologist who works at the Field Museum in conservation science, Dr. Lesley de Souza, takes us to the Amazon …

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Puerto Rico's Spectacular Sicydium Gobies 35:14

7M ago35:14

35:14

Get to know Puerto Rico’s migratory and waterfall-climbing Sicydium gobies! These amphidromous fishes are an essential part of Caribbean streams and artisanal fisheries. They also have a built-in suction cup! Guest Augustin Engman brings his perspectives about this special place and its native fishes.…

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Beautiful Brook Trout 34:29

8M ago34:29

34:29

From its vermiculated dorsum all the way to its vermillion ventrum, the Brook Trout is a most charming fish! Guests Emily Hill and Tom Hoffman are here to help us appreciate and conserve one of nature's most amazing piscine color palettes.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Fishing Adventures: Special Episode! 27:38

8M ago27:38

27:38

For one week and one week only Katrina and Guy discuss some of their recent best fishing adventures and what they learned. Come along as they continue their quest to get to know ALL THE FISH!By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Atlantic Sturgeon: Humongous Among Us 34:55

8M ago34:55

34:55

Like dinosaurs? Aerial acrobats? Sensitive barbeled snoots? Get to know the Atlantic Sturgeon with special guests Albert Spells and Steve Minkkinen. This humongous Endangered fish has an incredible story to tell.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Ultimate Goth Sucker (Hogsuckers)! 28:31

8M ago28:31

28:31

If you're into an intimate, small stream "mini golf style fishing experience" with gothic vibes, you'll want to make time for the hogsuckers! The oxblood-colored lip liner and the sunlight glinting off their sparkly scales are unforgettable. Get to know the Northern, Alabama, and Roanoke species with native fish enthusiast Corey Geving.…

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Candy Darter: Sweet Appalachian Fish 29:47

9M ago29:47

29:47

Meet the Endangered Candy Darter, one sweet Appalachian fish we'd like to see more of! Guests Andrew Phipps from our White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery and Nate Owens from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources bring two complimentary perspectives about this fish, why it's special, and how to help.…

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Yukon River Chinook: A Gwichya Gwich'in Perspective 26:19

9M ago26:19

26:19

Arctic Youth Ambassador Mackenzie Englishoe from Gwichyaa Zhee (Fort Yukon, Alaska) brings her Gwichya Gwich’in perspective about Yukon River Chinook Salmon, fish camp, loss, and the future.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Common Carp: Dog of Fish 39:00

9M ago39:00

39:00

Hated by some, revered by others, get to know a fish with a rich history. From Heather the Leather to Christmas traditions, one thing is for certain...this fish is interesting! Katrina and Guy deep dive into a discussion about the Dog of Fish: the Common Carp!By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Tennessee's Pretty Little Barrens Topminnow 32:17

9M ago32:17

32:17

Learn about a flat place where herds of bison and elk once grazed and a gorgeous little endangered fish is now being squeezed between a rock and a hard place. Bernie Kuhajda from the Tennessee Aquarium and Warren Stiles from our Tennessee Ecological Services Field Office are guests.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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The Slow, Old Greenland Shark! 32:36

9M ago32:36

32:36

If you're feeling old and slow today, the Greenland Shark has you beat! In addition to being the largest Arctic fish and one of the slowest swimming sharks, they are THE LONGEST LIVING VERTEBRATE and can live for hundreds of years!! PhD student Eric Ste-Marie from the University of Windsor's Hussey Lab studies the behavior and physiology of these s…

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Pygmy Sunfish: The Mini Seven 31:04

10M ago31:04

31:04

Meet a miniaturized group of brightly-colored fishes (jet black and electric blue anyone??) with a wiggle-waggle dance and love for tea-colored blackwaters, springs, and submerged aquatic vegetation. Find all seven species in the Southeastern U.S., including the Spring Pygmy Sunfish (a threatened Alabama endemic). Guests Mike Sandel and David Pound…

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Mooneyes & Goldeyes: Alien Curiosity 29:54

10M ago29:54

29:54

Minnesota guests and fish enthusiasts Eric Kolcinski and Tony Schollmeier bring their angling perspectives and enthusiasm for the uniquely shiny-eyed Mooneye and Goldeye. Flash of silver and next thing you know you're entering piscine portal into a different galaxy and eye to eye with an alien-looking fish!…

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Goliath Grouper: Volkswagen Beetle of Fishes 26:15

10M ago26:15

26:15

Maxing out at around 800 pounds and eight feet long, the weight of this fish is comparable to an adult grizzly bear, American bison, or grand piano...and similarly long items include a king-sized bed and surfboard! Fish biologist Derek Cox from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission joins as a guest to help shed light on the true hab…

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Mariana Snailfish: Trench Fish Extraordinaire 33:14

10M ago33:14

33:14

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Flathead Catfish: Chocolate, Cavities, and Constantine Samuel Rafinesque 31:33

11M ago31:33

31:33

If you cavity search a river or reservoir, you might meet the business end of a Flathead Catfish! In this episode, we share our favorite anatomical features and what it's like to have your hand in the mouth of this fish (ouch!). Learn what other other critters you might encounter while noodling for these cavity dwellers and how to prevent your gear…

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Red Snapper 32:25

11M ago32:25

32:25

Big head, broad shoulders, red emerging from deep blue. Greg Stunz (AKA Dr. Snapper) joins Katrina and Guy to chat about a beautiful, tasty, and cooperative fish: the Red Snapper! Learn a little bit of everything about this fish from its biology to management and the Great Red Snapper Count.By U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Bluegill: The Gateway Fish 31:00

11M ago31:00

31:00

A sunny fish with a pan-shaped profile, the Bluegill is an excellent "gateway" fish into fishing! Their widespread abundance and ease of being fooled makes this tasty fish a great target for fishing newbs. They're also fantastically fun on the fly or with ultralight gear for the more experienced angler. Guest Alex McCrickard from the Virginia Depar…

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The Colorado River's Mega Minnow (Colorado Pikeminnow!) 33:09

11M ago33:09

33:09

Take a step back in time and imagine the possibility of casting a bird or rabbit into the Ovaltine-colored water of the Colorado River and reeling in a six foot long toothless, predatory fish with Mick Jagger lips: the now-Endangered Colorado Pikeminnow. We walk through history and into the present day challenges facing recovery of North America's …

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The Man-Sized "Megafishes" 33:55

12M ago33:55

33:55

Dive in with the world's largest freshwater fishes on a special "megafish" episode. Our guest is Zeb Hogan: big fish enthusiast, researcher, author, host of National Geographic's Monster Fish, and director of Wonders of the Mekong Project. From American Paddlefish to Mekong Giant Catfish, we cover the array of freshwater fishes that reach lengths o…

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Something Fishy: Freshwater Mussels 32:57

12M ago32:57

32:57

Is it a fish? A lure? Why is it attached to that freshwater mussel?? There's something fishy about the Unionid mussel family, and we're going to help you "flex" into the idea that these seemingly simple bivalves can dupe fish into babysitting! Our guest is mussel biologist Sara Seagraves from Mammoth Spring National Fish Hatchery in Arkansas. You'l…

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