Inland Fishing Regulations AND INFORMATION
Species Identification Chart (continued) Warmouth • Similar in appearance to rock bass, but has large mouth, similar to bass • Anal fin has three spines compared to six of rock bass • Three or four stripes radiate from eyes across to cheek and gill cover
Yellow Perch • Greenish-yellow along back with dark bands on sides
• Two separate dorsal fins • Very sharp edge on gill covering
Brown Trout • Golden brown to olive with yellowish sides • Dark spots circled with light yellow or white on back and sides
Walleye • Largest member of perch family • Found in streams and rivers, but prefer lake environments
• Some fish also have orange or red spots on sides • Reclusive fish, often hanging out near fallen trees and undercut banks
• Normally found in depths of 20–60 feet
Muskellunge • Member of pike family • Sides usually have vertical bars or blotches and fins have spots or streaks
Rainbow Trout • Broad lateral stripe, pinkish to red, on sides • Heavy black speckling on entire body
• Has 12–18 small pores under- neath the jaw • Prefers cool rivers and lakes with plentiful woody debris, vegetation and rocky habitat
• Prefer faster currents, such as riffles and swift runs
Brook Trout • Sometimes called speckled trout • Greenish brown with light red spots on sides
Chain Pickerel • Close relative of muskellunge • Named for chain-like pattern on sides
• Dark, worm-like lines on back • White edges on fins, includ- ing tail • Only native trout
• Black bar beneath eyes distinguishes it from small muskellunge
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Please note: Major regulation changes appear in RED
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