![]() ![]() ![]() Peacock bass were intentionally introduced into the canals of South Florida by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in 19, and is a self-sustaining fishery that brings in more than $10 million annually to the local economy. Nor are our Super Bass from the Cichlidae (cichlid) family, which include butterfly peacock bass, a non-native fish that aren’t bass at all. These mystery Super Bass actually do exist but don’t come from the Centrarchidae (sunfish) family of fish, which includes our native largemouth bass, as well as smallmouth bass, rock bass, bluegill, crappies, and pumpkinseed. The best action for Super Bass could be from shore or kayaks in areas with thick vegetation.įish names can be misleading, and they can shape opinions in positive or negative ways. As a bonus, you wouldn’t need an expensive bass boat to target these ultimate sportfish. To bolster their sportfish persona, they would explode wildly on topwater lures, go airborne on occasion, and have enough raw power to straighten 2x hooks. Not enough to require the use of wire leaders, but enough to give the fish character. ![]() Speaking of muskies, these Super Bass would have some serious teeth. Their fighting ability would also be far superior to the largemouth bass-more par with muskies. The United States Department of Agriculture considers the snakehead fish “injurious wildlife,” and it is federally regulated.What if I told you that you could catch a unique type of “Super Bass” at a few select locations across the United States? These Super Bass could weigh as much as 15 to 20 pounds and reach lengths topping 3 feet-bigger than most largemouth bass. “If possible, take pictures of the fish, including close ups of its mouth, fins and tail (and) note where it was caught,” state officials said. In Georgia, it is illegal to possess one without a valid wild animal license.Īnglers who believe they’ve caught a northern snakehead should kill it immediately and freeze it, officials said. It can also breathe air, and survive in low oxygenated systems, including on land, officials said.Ī snakehead fish is considered a non-native invasive species, which means it affects native species by competing for food and habitat. The long, thin fish has a dark brown blotchy appearance and can grow up to three feet in length. While this is the first time it’s been discovered in Georgia, snakeheads have been reported in 14 states nationwide. “We are now taking steps to determine if they have spread from this water body and, hopefully, keep it from spreading to other Georgia waters.” “Thanks to the quick report by an angler, our staff was able to investigate and confirm the presence of this species in this water body,” said Matt Thomas, chief of fisheries for the Wildlife Resources Division. And officials are warning anyone who comes into contact with the species to kill it immediately.Īn angler caught the northern snakehead fish this month in a pond in Gwinnett County, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division said Tuesday. An invasive fish species that can breathe air and survive on land has been found in Georgia for the first time. ![]()
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