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Alligator Gar
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Very large, up to 300 lbs.
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Heavy rods, strong lines.
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High due to specialized gear.
- High due to size and strength.
- Limited to certain U.S. rivers and ...
- Epic
American Eel
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Small to moderate, up to 16 lbs.
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Light to medium rods.
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Low to moderate.
- Moderate due to their elusive natur...
- Widespread but declining in numbers...
- Uncommon
American Shad
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Moderate, up to 8 lbs.
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Light to medium rods.
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Low.
- Moderate during spawning runs.
- Specific rivers on the East Coast.
- Rare
Black Bullhead
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Small, usually under 2 lbs.
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Light rods and simple gear.
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Low.
- Easy to catch.
- Very widespread in ponds and lakes.
- Poor
Black Crappie
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Small, usually under 2 lbs.
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Light rods and jigs.
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Low.
- Easy to moderately difficult.
- Widespread in lakes and slow-moving...
- Common
Blue Catfish
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Large, up to 150 lbs.
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Heavy rods and strong lines.
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Moderate to high.
- High due to size and strength.
- Specific large rivers and lakes.
- Epic
Bluegill
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Small, usually less than 1 lb.
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Light rods, simple gear.
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Low.
- Low, very easy to catch.
- Extremely widespread in North Ameri...
- Poor
Bowfin
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Moderate, up to 21 lbs.
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Medium to heavy rods.
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Moderate.
- Moderate, known for their strength.
- Specific swampy and marshy areas.
- Uncommon
Brook Lamprey
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Very small, usually under 1 lb.
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Specialized due to non-sport nature...
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Low.
- High, not typically caught by angle...
- Specific clean streams.
- Rare
