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Northern Snakehead fish found in Concordia Parish
Posted on 6/7/23 at 7:33 am
Posted on 6/7/23 at 7:33 am
LDWF
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Northern Snakeheads, which are native to Asia, are a highly predatory species that can outcompete and prey on our native species. They consume mostly fish, but will also eat other small aquatic animals such as frogs and crawfish. Because the snakehead is considered to be an invasive species, LDWF will monitor the situation closely. “Snakeheads could potentially get a foothold in our state, but we do not expect them to have major impacts to our native fish,” said LDWF’s Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordinator Robert Bourgeois. “In other states where snakeheads are already present, there has not been major impact on native fish. Unlike invasive carp, they are slower at reproducing.” To date, Northern Snakeheads have been reported in 11 other states. They were originally released into the wild through fish markets and the aquarium trade; however, they have likely migrated to Louisiana from Mississippi or Arkansas. It is illegal to possess, sell or transport live snakehead Louisiana. Northern Snakeheads closely resemble Louisiana’s native Bowfin (Choupique) species. However, you can identify a snakehead by its long, extended anal fin, a lower jaw that protrudes past the upper jaw, and the lack of a black spot at the base of its tail. You can see an illustration of these fish on this brochure: Snakehead_Brochure.pdf (louisiana.gov) The name “snakehead” comes from the enlarged scales that cover their heads. These fish can grow up to 3 feet in length. If you have information, or if you think you have caught a Northern Snakehead, please do NOT return it to the water. Take a side view photo of the fish (if possible), kill it, double bag it and freeze it. Then contact Rob Bourgeois, LDWF Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordinator at rbourgeois@wlf.la.gov or 225-765-0765 or contact the LDWF aquatic invasive species hotline at 225-765-3977 email at AquaticInvasives@la.gov. Make sure to note the exact location of the catch. This is helpful to determine species distribution and control/management strategies. If you catch a snakehead fish, it is legal and safe to consume.
Posted on 6/7/23 at 7:37 am to Barneyrb
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If you catch a snakehead fish, it is legal and safe to consume
On my IG feed, LDWF stated that they are tasty. That’s how to attack the problem in Louisiana-make it good to eat.
Posted on 6/7/23 at 8:28 am to Motorboat
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Louisiana-make it good to eat.
Or make them illegal to harvest or a bunch of restrictions on how to catch them,,, ol baws out there with gill nets and shite on the gram with a pile of snake heads!!!
This post was edited on 6/7/23 at 8:30 am
Posted on 6/7/23 at 8:59 am to Barneyrb
This presents a new licensing opportunity.
Posted on 6/7/23 at 9:26 am to Barneyrb
TigerDad on his way to Concordia to catch one barehanded
Posted on 6/7/23 at 9:33 am to LSUballs
quote:aka “catfish” at your nearest fish fry joint
Snakehead fish
Posted on 6/7/23 at 9:36 am to Barneyrb
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will also eat other small aquatic animals such as . . . crawfish.
Crawfish prices -> UP!
Posted on 6/7/23 at 10:04 am to Motorboat
Wonder if the meat stays firm unlike choupique?
Posted on 6/7/23 at 10:11 am to Got Blaze
Looks like a modified choupique.
Posted on 6/7/23 at 11:26 am to TrueTiger
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But how do they taste?
Well, a lot of the fish released were imported by Asian fish markets, from what I understand. So I suspect they are good to eat and a little Cajun seasoning could make them even better
Posted on 6/7/23 at 11:36 am to mdomingue
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So I suspect they are good to eat
They look like fun to catch too. A lot of videos of guys way laying them on buzz baits and other surface baits.
Posted on 6/7/23 at 1:54 pm to Barneyrb
On my catch list, but I think I am still going to go to Miami to catch one
Posted on 6/7/23 at 2:38 pm to Barneyrb
Looks like the ugly step sister to the Choupic
Posted on 6/7/23 at 4:20 pm to Barneyrb
When I use to peruse monsterfishkeepers.com I learned a bit about snakeheads. In their native areas, snakeheads are a delicacy. They do act and look similar to choupique with some species can be mistaken for choupique. Of the 30 some odd species, 2 or 3 can survive in North America, the Northern and the Giant can perhaps one other. Regardless all species are banned under the Lacey Act.
It's an interesting fish for sure but they do have a voracious appetite and will compete with native species.
It's an interesting fish for sure but they do have a voracious appetite and will compete with native species.
Posted on 6/7/23 at 5:51 pm to Barneyrb
Sold in non big box pet stores since the 80's at least, and often carelessly released when they inevitably outgrow an aquarium.
This post was edited on 6/7/23 at 5:53 pm
Posted on 6/7/23 at 9:50 pm to beauxgy
They have them in the creeks feeding into the Chesapeake. My BiL has caught them and says they are good to eat. He goes looking for them.
Posted on 6/7/23 at 11:05 pm to TrueTiger
Meat Eater Season 2 Episode 2
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It's been more than 20 years since invasive snakeheads showed up in U.S. waters. Despite early fear about how devastating they would be, time and science have proven otherwise. Still, they are arguably the most hated fish in the country. But do you really understand what you're hating? Joe Cermele joins snakehead zealot Grant Alvis in Virginia to prove that since we can't beat them, let's have fun catching (and eating) them.
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