How to Identify Fish

Fish come in all colors, shapes and sizes. It takes time to learn how to identify different types of fish, but if you follow these guidelines, you'll be well on your way to telling the difference between the fish you catch.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Book about fish
• Camera

1. Go to the library and read up about fish in your area. It helps to familiarize yourself with the types of fish you are most likely to catch.

2. Study the parts of a fish. Understand where the dorsal, pectoral and pelvic fins are. This will help when you're identifying fish.

3. Narrow the possibilities by determining if you are dealing with freshwater or saltwater fish.

4. Compare the fish's attributes to those in your books. If you're still not sure, take a photo of the fish and bring it to a local bait shop. The employees there are likely to know what you've caught.

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