Local ID Fish Quiz

identify the fish (hint: lacks a jaw)

• northern brook lamprey

• american eel

• lake sturgeon

• largemouth bass

This fish has a gill flap that is black. Vertical lines are marked along its sides. Black blotches are present near the base of their dorsal fin.

• channel catfish

• lake sturgeon

• blue gill

• green sunfish

This fish has dorsal and anal fins far back on its body. One of the largest of its kind, they prefer warm waters.

• largemouth bass

• alligator gar

• lake sturgeon

• paddlefish

identify the fish

• rainbow trout

• asian carp

• bluegill

• green sunfish

This fish has no scales or paired fins. Often referred to as the 'vampire' fish.

• northern brook lamprey

• rainbow trout

• lake sturgeon

• american eel

identify the fish

• alligator gar

• american eel

• lake sturgeon

• largemouth bass

This fish is a filter feeder. Its snout is long and paddle shaped.

• northern brook lamprey

• alligator gar

• lake sturgeon

• paddlefish

This fish has barbels located under the snout and a body covered by bony plates.

• northern brook lamprey

• alligator gar

• lake sturgeon

• american eel

This fish was introduced in IL for fishing. It has pinkish strops down the sides of its body with black spots on the caudal fin.

• largemouth bass

• rainbow trout

• blue gill

• green sunfish

identify the fish

• alligator gar

• paddlefish

• lake sturgeon

• largemouth bass