Topics Related to Fish

Scientific Name: Pylodictis olivaris
Classification:  Nongame Fish
Abundance: Common in the Cape Fear River and impoundments of the Yadkin River.

Scientific Name: Ictalurus punctatus
Classification:  Nongame Fish
Abundance: Common throughout NC.

Scientific Name: Ameiurus nebulosus
Classification: Nongame fish
Abundance: Commonly found in many piedmont and coastal rivers, ponds, and reservoirs.

Scientific Name: Ictalurus furcatus
Classification: Nongame Fish
Abundance: Common in large rivers and Piedmont reservoirs.

Scientific Name: Micropterus dolomieu
Classification: Game Fish
Abundance: Common in many of the coolwater rivers and reservoirs in the mountain and foothill region of NC.

Scientific Name: Micropterus punctulatus

Classification: Game Fish

Scientific Name: Micropterus salmoides
Classification:  Game Fish
Abundance: Common throughout NC.