Paddlefish

Photo By/Credit

Hagerty, Ryan/USFWS

Date Shot/Created
09/29/2016
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
Paddlefish are a Missouri River native that has struggled with habitat changes and overfishing. Hatchery production augments natural reproduction and in some cases is enough to allow for tightly-controlled sportfishing seasons.
Subject tags
Species of concern
Fishes
Fisheries
Fish hatcheries