Snakeheads,
normally found in Asia and Africa, could become a serious threat to
our native fish as well as other aquatic species. These fish are very
predatory, can breath air and travel short distances over land, and
are very aggressive in defending their young.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
for Reporting
Snakehead Fish Catches
Virginia's Department of Game and Inland Fisheries in-state
toll-free 24-hour hotline at 1-800-770-4951 (out-of-state
callers shoule call directly to 804-367-1258).
Maryland's Department of Natural Resources toll-free number
is 410-260-8320, or toll-free at 1-877-520-8DNR (8367) Ext
8230 or via email at customerservice@dnr.state.md.us.
