Unit XIII Kansas Fishes Information. Black Bullhead

Unit XIII Kansas Fishes

Information

Black Black BullheadBullhead

Black BullheadBlack Bullhead Family:Family: IctaluridaeIctaluridae (Catfish Family)(Catfish Family) Smaller than the other, more sought-after Smaller than the other, more sought-after

catfishes, the bullhead is brown/green in color and catfishes, the bullhead is brown/green in color and doesn't have the forked tail like the channel cat. doesn't have the forked tail like the channel cat.

Common in nearly all streams, lakes and ponds, Common in nearly all streams, lakes and ponds, the bullhead readily bites worms and stink bait the bullhead readily bites worms and stink bait and delights youngsters learning to fish. and delights youngsters learning to fish.

Omnivorous: eats aquatic insects, some Omnivorous: eats aquatic insects, some vegetation, and other fishes.vegetation, and other fishes.

This is the common bullhead most frequently This is the common bullhead most frequently caught on hook and line in Kansas.caught on hook and line in Kansas.

Usually less than 12”, but can grow up to 24” in Usually less than 12”, but can grow up to 24” in length.length.

The state record is 7 pounds, 5 ounces. The world The state record is 7 pounds, 5 ounces. The world record is 8 pounds, 15 ounces. record is 8 pounds, 15 ounces.

WalleyeWalleye

Taxidermy mount from Prairie Park Nature CenterTaxidermy mount from Prairie Park Nature Center

WalleyeWalleye Family: Percidae (Perch Family)Family: Percidae (Perch Family) The walleye has become a highly-sought game The walleye has become a highly-sought game

fish for Kansas anglers and has been stocked in fish for Kansas anglers and has been stocked in most federal reservoirs and some larger state and most federal reservoirs and some larger state and community lakes since 1960.community lakes since 1960.

Newly hatched Walleye eat small crustaceans, Newly hatched Walleye eat small crustaceans, but soon begin feeding on small fishes thereafter.but soon begin feeding on small fishes thereafter.

INTRODUCED SPECIES: Recorded from Kansas as INTRODUCED SPECIES: Recorded from Kansas as early as 1865, but soon after disappeared. Did early as 1865, but soon after disappeared. Did not return until restocking in 1960. not return until restocking in 1960.

Grow up to 31.5” in length.Grow up to 31.5” in length. The state record weighed 13 pounds, 3 ounce. The state record weighed 13 pounds, 3 ounce. The world record is 22 pounds, 11 ounces. The world record is 22 pounds, 11 ounces.

Largemouth Largemouth BassBass


Largemouth BassLargemouth Bass Family: Centrarchidae (Sunfish Family)Family: Centrarchidae (Sunfish Family) Part of a group known as the black basses, Part of a group known as the black basses,

including the smallmouth and spotted basses, the including the smallmouth and spotted basses, the largemouth grows the biggest. largemouth grows the biggest.

Common in farm ponds, the largemouth likes Common in farm ponds, the largemouth likes shallow, murky water and usually associates with shallow, murky water and usually associates with structure such as weeds or submerged timber. structure such as weeds or submerged timber.

Some of the newer reservoirs and smaller lakes with Some of the newer reservoirs and smaller lakes with standing timber also provide good largemouth standing timber also provide good largemouth fishing. fishing.

Of the black basses, the largemouth is the only one Of the black basses, the largemouth is the only one with a mouth that extends behind the eye. with a mouth that extends behind the eye.

Eats almost anything that moves- minnows, Gizzard Eats almost anything that moves- minnows, Gizzard Shad, small suckers, catfish, other sunfish, insects, Shad, small suckers, catfish, other sunfish, insects, and crayfishes.and crayfishes.

The 31 year old record was broken in 2008 by a 14-The 31 year old record was broken in 2008 by a 14-year-old. The new Kansas record is 11 pounds, 12.8 year-old. The new Kansas record is 11 pounds, 12.8 ounces and 25” in length.ounces and 25” in length.

The world record weighed 22 pounds, 4 ounces.The world record weighed 22 pounds, 4 ounces.

White CrappieWhite Crappie


White CrappieWhite Crappie Family: Centrarchidae (Sunfish Family)Family: Centrarchidae (Sunfish Family) The white crappie is abundant across Kansas and The white crappie is abundant across Kansas and

ideally suited to the large reservoirs. ideally suited to the large reservoirs. Known for its prolific numbers and delicious white Known for its prolific numbers and delicious white

meat, the white crappie is one of the most meat, the white crappie is one of the most popular sportfish in the state. popular sportfish in the state.

The rich waters of northeastern Kansas reservoirs The rich waters of northeastern Kansas reservoirs produce some of the finest fishing for slab-sided produce some of the finest fishing for slab-sided white crappie found anywhere in the U.S. white crappie found anywhere in the U.S.

Adults eat small fishes, especially minnows and Adults eat small fishes, especially minnows and young Gizzard Shad.young Gizzard Shad.

The Kansas record tipped the scales at 4 pounds, The Kansas record tipped the scales at 4 pounds, 1/4 ounce and 17.5” in length.1/4 ounce and 17.5” in length.

The world record white weighed 5 pounds, 3 The world record white weighed 5 pounds, 3 ounces. ounces.

Black CrappieBlack Crappie

Taxidermy mount from Prairie Park Nature Taxidermy mount from Prairie Park Nature CenterCenter

Black CrappieBlack Crappie Family: Centrarchidae (Sunfish Family)Family: Centrarchidae (Sunfish Family) The black crappie is not as widespread in Kansas The black crappie is not as widespread in Kansas

as the white crappie. as the white crappie. The black is more suited to clear-water and small The black is more suited to clear-water and small

impoundments such as farm ponds. impoundments such as farm ponds. Black crappies are distinguished by a uniform Black crappies are distinguished by a uniform

dark flecking with no visible barring as seen on dark flecking with no visible barring as seen on the white crappie. the white crappie.

INTRODUCED SPECIES: Introduced prior to 1895. INTRODUCED SPECIES: Introduced prior to 1895. Eats insects, small crustaceans, and other fish.Eats insects, small crustaceans, and other fish. The Kansas record is 4 pounds, 10 ounces and The Kansas record is 4 pounds, 10 ounces and

22” in length.22” in length. The world record black crappie weighed 6 The world record black crappie weighed 6

pounds. pounds.

Blue CatfishBlue Catfish

French Mastiff French Mastiff (120 lbs)(120 lbs)

Blue Catfish (50 Blue Catfish (50 lbs)lbs)

Blue CatfishBlue Catfish Family: Ictaluridae (Catfish Family)Family: Ictaluridae (Catfish Family) The blue catfish looks much like the channel The blue catfish looks much like the channel

cat, except the blue has a humped back, a cat, except the blue has a humped back, a longer anal fin, and grows bigger. longer anal fin, and grows bigger.

Blues are native to several rivers in Blues are native to several rivers in northeastern Kansas including the Kansas northeastern Kansas including the Kansas and Missouri. and Missouri.

Blues are seldom caught on the concoctions Blues are seldom caught on the concoctions used for channel cats, preferring cut or live used for channel cats, preferring cut or live bait.bait.

Eats crayfishes, aquatic insects and their Eats crayfishes, aquatic insects and their larvae, freshwater clams, worms, other larvae, freshwater clams, worms, other fishes, and frogs. fishes, and frogs.

The Kansas record weighed 94 pounds and The Kansas record weighed 94 pounds and was 57” in length, but in the past, in Kansas was 57” in length, but in the past, in Kansas they could reach over 150 pounds. they could reach over 150 pounds.

Bluegill

BluegillBluegill Family: Centrarchidae (Sunfish Family)Family: Centrarchidae (Sunfish Family) The bluegill is one of the most common panfish in The bluegill is one of the most common panfish in

Kansas, and it provides many youngsters with Kansas, and it provides many youngsters with their first fishing thrill. their first fishing thrill.

Although it doesn't grow to enormous weights, Although it doesn't grow to enormous weights, the tenacious, saucer-shaped fish makes up for the tenacious, saucer-shaped fish makes up for size with a scrappy fight. size with a scrappy fight.

Common in most farm ponds and smaller Common in most farm ponds and smaller community and state fishing lakes, bluegill are community and state fishing lakes, bluegill are most easily caught when they move into shallow most easily caught when they move into shallow water and begin dishing out spawning beds. water and begin dishing out spawning beds.

Eats small crustaceans and insects.Eats small crustaceans and insects. The state record bluegill weighed 2 pounds, 5 The state record bluegill weighed 2 pounds, 5

ounces and was 11” in length. ounces and was 11” in length. The world record is 4 pounds, 12 ounces. The world record is 4 pounds, 12 ounces.

Grass CarpGrass Carp

Grass CarpGrass Carp Family: Cyprinidae (Minnow Family)Family: Cyprinidae (Minnow Family) Lives in rivers and impoundments.Lives in rivers and impoundments. Spawn in the channels of large rivers, Spawn in the channels of large rivers,

where many thousands of eggs are where many thousands of eggs are released to be carried on strong currents.released to be carried on strong currents.

Eat aquatic vegetation, especially moss Eat aquatic vegetation, especially moss and “weeds”.and “weeds”.

INTRODUCED SPECIES: Brought to US in INTRODUCED SPECIES: Brought to US in 1963 to control aquatic vegetation in 1963 to control aquatic vegetation in ponds and lakes, but we now know that ponds and lakes, but we now know that elimination of aquatic plants destroys elimination of aquatic plants destroys habitat for native animals and alters food habitat for native animals and alters food chains.chains.

State record was 48” in length and 60 State record was 48” in length and 60 pounds.pounds.

American EelAmerican Eel

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American EelAmerican Eel Family: Anguillidae (Freshwater Eel Family: Anguillidae (Freshwater Eel

Family)Family) Begin life 3000 miles from Kansas, in Begin life 3000 miles from Kansas, in

cold, black water more than half a mile cold, black water more than half a mile deep in the Atlantic Ocean, where deep in the Atlantic Ocean, where parents go to spawn and die. Adult parents go to spawn and die. Adult females are only ones that travel far females are only ones that travel far inland. inland.

Much more common 100 years ago.Much more common 100 years ago. In Kansas, eat crayfishes and other In Kansas, eat crayfishes and other

fishes.fishes. Longest eel in Kansas was 35.25” and Longest eel in Kansas was 35.25” and

over 4 pounds.over 4 pounds.

Golden ShinerGolden Shiner


Golden ShinerGolden Shiner Family: Cyprinidae (Minnow Family)Family: Cyprinidae (Minnow Family) Prefers deep pools and lakes with aquatic Prefers deep pools and lakes with aquatic

vegetation. vegetation. Produced in ponds for sale as bait Produced in ponds for sale as bait

minnows in Kansas and elsewhere.minnows in Kansas and elsewhere. Use as fishing bait has established it in Use as fishing bait has established it in

many bodies of water in Kansas.many bodies of water in Kansas. Probably distributed more widely than any Probably distributed more widely than any

other fish in KS, except for Largemouth other fish in KS, except for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, crappies, and Channel Bass, Bluegill, crappies, and Channel Catfish, which are stocked by the state as Catfish, which are stocked by the state as game fishes.game fishes.

Eats microscopic animals (zooplankton) Eats microscopic animals (zooplankton) and some aquatic insects.and some aquatic insects.

Grows to maximum length of 12”.Grows to maximum length of 12”.

Fathead MinnowFathead Minnow


Fathead MinnowFathead Minnow Family: Cyprinidae (Minnow Family)Family: Cyprinidae (Minnow Family) One of most widespread fishes in Kansas. One of most widespread fishes in Kansas. Greatest abundance in pools of Greatest abundance in pools of

intermittent creeks that have bottoms of intermittent creeks that have bottoms of mud or firm clay.mud or firm clay.

Hardy pioneer- among first fishes to Hardy pioneer- among first fishes to invade intermittent drainages after rains. invade intermittent drainages after rains. Flourishes where other fishes perish.Flourishes where other fishes perish.

Omnivorous, consuming small animals, Omnivorous, consuming small animals, plants, and organic detritus.plants, and organic detritus.

Widely cultivated in ponds as bait fish.Widely cultivated in ponds as bait fish. Maximum length is 4”.Maximum length is 4”.

Smallmouth Smallmouth BuffaloBuffalo


Smallmouth BuffaloSmallmouth Buffalo Family: Catostomidae (Sucker Family)Family: Catostomidae (Sucker Family) Occurs in all large streams of eastern KS.Occurs in all large streams of eastern KS. Larval insects make up much of their Larval insects make up much of their

diet, plus smaller organisms living on diet, plus smaller organisms living on stones and log drifts.stones and log drifts.

Taken commercially in lower Kansas Taken commercially in lower Kansas River until 1920’s. A few caught on hook River until 1920’s. A few caught on hook and line. Now most abundant in Neosho and line. Now most abundant in Neosho River.River.

Largest in Kansas was 51 pounds and Largest in Kansas was 51 pounds and 41” in length.41” in length.

River River CarpsuckerCarpsucker


River CarpsuckerRiver Carpsucker Family: Catostomidae (Sucker Family)Family: Catostomidae (Sucker Family) Most common sucker in Kansas, occuring Most common sucker in Kansas, occuring

in streams in all parts of the state, and in streams in all parts of the state, and many reservoirs as well.many reservoirs as well.

Feed entirely on tiny organisms sorted Feed entirely on tiny organisms sorted from the bottom ooze- mainly diatoms, from the bottom ooze- mainly diatoms, desmids, filamentous algae, along with desmids, filamentous algae, along with some insect larvae (mostly bloodworms.)some insect larvae (mostly bloodworms.)

Seldom caught on hook and line, mostly Seldom caught on hook and line, mostly caught accidentally by snagging.caught accidentally by snagging.

Mostly less than 16”, but can attain 20” in Mostly less than 16”, but can attain 20” in Kansas.Kansas.

Flathead CatfishFlathead Catfish

Flathead CatfishFlathead Catfish Family: Ictaluridae (Catfish Family)Family: Ictaluridae (Catfish Family) Common in pools of the larger Common in pools of the larger

streams in Kansas. streams in Kansas. The Flathead is caught with live bait The Flathead is caught with live bait

and occasionally lures, usually at and occasionally lures, usually at night. night.

Carnivorous: Eats crayfishes and Carnivorous: Eats crayfishes and other fishes. other fishes.

The Kansas state record is also the The Kansas state record is also the world record. It was caught in 1998 world record. It was caught in 1998 from Elk City Reservoir and weighed from Elk City Reservoir and weighed 123 pounds and 61” in length. 123 pounds and 61” in length.

Channel CatfishChannel Catfish

Eric Engbretson; image from USFWS Digital Library Eric Engbretson; image from USFWS Digital Library SystemSystem

Channel CatfishChannel Catfish Family: Ictaluridae (Catfish Family)Family: Ictaluridae (Catfish Family) The channel catfish is the bread and butter of The channel catfish is the bread and butter of

Kansas fishing. Kansas fishing. Found in nearly all waters from large rivers and Found in nearly all waters from large rivers and

reservoirs to small prairie streams, good channel reservoirs to small prairie streams, good channel cat fishing is never far away. cat fishing is never far away.

Department hatcheries produce millions of Department hatcheries produce millions of channel cats each year. channel cats each year.

Eat mainly insects, crayfish, molluscs, and other Eat mainly insects, crayfish, molluscs, and other fishes. Are scavengers, in part. Will eat dead fishes. Are scavengers, in part. Will eat dead and living animals/plants, which they locate by and living animals/plants, which they locate by taste and odor.taste and odor.

The state record channel cat weighed 36 pounds, The state record channel cat weighed 36 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 38” in length. 8 ounces, and was 38” in length.

The world record is 58 pounds. The world record is 58 pounds.

Green SunfishGreen Sunfish


Green SunfishGreen Sunfish Family: Centarchidae (Sunfish Family)Family: Centarchidae (Sunfish Family) Although it has a larger mouth and more Although it has a larger mouth and more

elongated body than the bluegill, the elongated body than the bluegill, the green sunfish has the blue tab on the gill green sunfish has the blue tab on the gill cover and is often confused with the cover and is often confused with the bluegill. bluegill.

Commonly referred to as perch, green Commonly referred to as perch, green sunfish are aggressive and easy to catch. sunfish are aggressive and easy to catch. However, they can easily overpopulate However, they can easily overpopulate and become stunted in small waters. and become stunted in small waters.

The Kansas record weighed 2 pounds, 6 The Kansas record weighed 2 pounds, 6 ounces and was 11.5” in length. ounces and was 11.5” in length.

The world record greenie is listed at 2 The world record greenie is listed at 2 pounds, 7 ounces. pounds, 7 ounces.

Orangespotted Orangespotted SunfishSunfish


Orangespotted SunfishOrangespotted Sunfish Family: Centrarchidae (Sunfish Family: Centrarchidae (Sunfish

Family)Family) Occurs throughout Kansas, rivaling Occurs throughout Kansas, rivaling

Green Sunfish in abundance. Green Sunfish in abundance. Prefers sandy streams, but tolerates Prefers sandy streams, but tolerates

muddy water and excessive water muddy water and excessive water level fluctuation.level fluctuation.

Eats mainly insects, and some Eats mainly insects, and some smaller fishes.smaller fishes.

Maximum length 6”.Maximum length 6”.

Orangethroat Orangethroat DarterDarter

Orangethroat DarterOrangethroat Darter Family: Percidae (Perch Family)Family: Percidae (Perch Family) Lives mainly in small streams, on shallow Lives mainly in small streams, on shallow

riffles having bottoms of fine gravel or riffles having bottoms of fine gravel or mixed gravel and sand.mixed gravel and sand.

One of most widespread of Kansas darters.One of most widespread of Kansas darters. Feed on blackfly larvae, bloodworms, Feed on blackfly larvae, bloodworms,

caddisfly larvae, insects, and fish eggs.caddisfly larvae, insects, and fish eggs. Attractive aquarium fish who keep their Attractive aquarium fish who keep their

color if water remains 70 degrees or less. color if water remains 70 degrees or less. Can be fed frozen brine shrimp, living Can be fed frozen brine shrimp, living brine shrimp or small worms.brine shrimp or small worms.

Maximum length 2.5”Maximum length 2.5”

PaddlefishPaddlefish


PaddlefishPaddlefish Family: Polyodontidae (Paddlefish Family)Family: Polyodontidae (Paddlefish Family) The paddlefish is a plankton eater that The paddlefish is a plankton eater that

resembles prehistoric fishes. resembles prehistoric fishes. Common only in two Kansas rivers – the Common only in two Kansas rivers – the

Marais des Cygnes and the Neosho – the Marais des Cygnes and the Neosho – the paddlefish is taken by fishermen during paddlefish is taken by fishermen during the spring spawning runs, and then only the spring spawning runs, and then only during the special snagging season. during the special snagging season.

Stocking paddlefish in Oklahoma’s Kaw Stocking paddlefish in Oklahoma’s Kaw Reservoir and in Tuttle Creek Reservoir Reservoir and in Tuttle Creek Reservoir may bring the paddle-snouted fish back to may bring the paddle-snouted fish back to some of its former range. Tsome of its former range. T

The largest paddlefish in Kansas was 144 The largest paddlefish in Kansas was 144 pounds, 54.25” in length, and was caught pounds, 54.25” in length, and was caught in 2004.in 2004.

Longnose GarLongnose Gar


Longnose GarLongnose Gar Family: Lepisosteidae (Gar Family)Family: Lepisosteidae (Gar Family) Inhabits most rivers and creeks in eastern Inhabits most rivers and creeks in eastern

half of state. Most abundant of 3 gar species half of state. Most abundant of 3 gar species in KS. in KS.

Feed almost entirely on other fishes. Feed almost entirely on other fishes. Young prey on minnows, but change to Young prey on minnows, but change to

Gizzard Shad or small suckers as adults.Gizzard Shad or small suckers as adults. One of largest and most widespread One of largest and most widespread

predatory fishes in KS. Helps keep predatory fishes in KS. Helps keep abundance of prey species within desirable abundance of prey species within desirable limits.limits.

Unique due to gas bladder that function as Unique due to gas bladder that function as lungs, in addition to gills.lungs, in addition to gills.

Maximum length is 72” and over 30 pounds.Maximum length is 72” and over 30 pounds.

Pallid SturgeonPallid Sturgeon

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Pallid SturgeonPallid Sturgeon Family: Acipenseridae (Sturgeon Family)Family: Acipenseridae (Sturgeon Family) Endangered in KansasEndangered in Kansas This is a fish from an ancient lineage found in the This is a fish from an ancient lineage found in the

Missouri River along the Kansas-Missouri border. Missouri River along the Kansas-Missouri border. The pallid sturgeon is a long-lived fish and is The pallid sturgeon is a long-lived fish and is

known to reach 41 years of age. The female will known to reach 41 years of age. The female will not spawn until she is 15-20 years old and then not spawn until she is 15-20 years old and then only sporadically. only sporadically.

The future of the pallid sturgeon is questionable The future of the pallid sturgeon is questionable due to hydrology and habitat changes that have due to hydrology and habitat changes that have occurred as rivers became regulated and occurred as rivers became regulated and engineered. engineered.

FEDERALLY ENDANGERED SPECIES IN KANSASFEDERALLY ENDANGERED SPECIES IN KANSAS Longest one in Kansas was 30”, but can reach Longest one in Kansas was 30”, but can reach

66” in other states.66” in other states.

MosquitofishMosquitofish


MosquitofishMosquitofish Family: Poeciliidae (Livebearers Family)Family: Poeciliidae (Livebearers Family) Prefers calm, shallow pools and backwaters Prefers calm, shallow pools and backwaters

of streams. of streams. Limited tolerance to cold, so only a few Limited tolerance to cold, so only a few

individuals survive over winter.individuals survive over winter. Feeds on many kinds of aquatic insect larvae Feeds on many kinds of aquatic insect larvae

and small crustaceans, mostly at the surface.and small crustaceans, mostly at the surface. Widely introduced into bodies of water for Widely introduced into bodies of water for

mosquito control.mosquito control. INTRODUCED SPECIES: Introduced in INTRODUCED SPECIES: Introduced in

Ninnescah River in Kansas, probably during Ninnescah River in Kansas, probably during 1930’s. Has since spread gradually 1930’s. Has since spread gradually throughout much of KS. throughout much of KS.

Maximum length for adults are 2.5”.Maximum length for adults are 2.5”.

Freshwater Freshwater DrumDrum


Freshwater DrumFreshwater Drum Family: Sciaenidae (Drum Family)Family: Sciaenidae (Drum Family) The freshwater drum is common in most Kansas The freshwater drum is common in most Kansas

rivers and reservoirs. rivers and reservoirs. Commonly considered an undesirable rough fish, Commonly considered an undesirable rough fish,

the drum is predatory and will readily strike lures the drum is predatory and will readily strike lures and baits. and baits.

It is a good fighter and the white meat is fine It is a good fighter and the white meat is fine table fare. table fare.

The drum can make strange drumming or The drum can make strange drumming or grunting noises with muscles vibrated against the grunting noises with muscles vibrated against the swim bladder. swim bladder.

The Kansas state record drum weighed 31 The Kansas state record drum weighed 31 pounds, 4 ounces and was 37.5” in length. pounds, 4 ounces and was 37.5” in length.

The world record drum weighed 54 pounds, 8 The world record drum weighed 54 pounds, 8 ounces.ounces.

Gizzard ShadGizzard Shad

Gizzard ShadGizzard Shad Family: Clupeidae (Herring Family)Family: Clupeidae (Herring Family) Occupies most large streams and lakes Occupies most large streams and lakes

throughout the state.throughout the state. Introductions into reservoirs have greatly Introductions into reservoirs have greatly

increased range and abundance since increased range and abundance since 1950.1950.

As adults, comb-like filtering structure As adults, comb-like filtering structure catches micro-organisms strained from the catches micro-organisms strained from the water.water.

Now one of most abundant Kansas fishes. Now one of most abundant Kansas fishes. Shallow bays in reservoirs may have as Shallow bays in reservoirs may have as much as 1000 pounds per acre; important much as 1000 pounds per acre; important prey of game fish. prey of game fish.

Maximum length for adults are 20.5”.Maximum length for adults are 20.5”.

ReferencesReferences State Record information from:State Record information from:

http://www.landbigfish.com/staterecords/records.cfm?state=Kansashttp://www.landbigfish.com/staterecords/records.cfm?state=Kansas

Some species information from Kansas Some species information from Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Fish ID Department of Wildlife and Parks Fish ID Gallery Gallery http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/fishing/fish_id_galleryhttp://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/fishing/fish_id_gallery

Most species information from Most species information from Fishes in Fishes in KansasKansas, by Frank B. Cross and Joseph T. , by Frank B. Cross and Joseph T. Collins.Collins.

http://www.landbigfish.com/staterecords/records.cfm?state=Kansas

http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/fishing/fish_id_gallery

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US Fish and Wildlife Service public US Fish and Wildlife Service public domain images accessed on July 10, domain images accessed on July 10, 2008 from:2008 from: http://images.fws.gov/default.cfm?http://images.fws.gov/default.cfm?

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