Website for fish names

[kenimpzoom]

Guys,<br /><br />I have been confused numerous times by all the different names fish have. Many times the same fish has 3-4 different names.<br /><br />Anybody have a website that you can cross reference to so I can figure out what the heck kind of fish people are talking about.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Ken

 

[Specks n Reds]

Re: Website for fish names

 

[gonfishn]

Re: Website for fish names

The Musky(esox masquinongy)is also known in the north woods as a "gator" or a warrior because of its fighting spirit..Nickmanes come from guys who fish for different species..don't know if web site will help since we have our own lingo.

 

[Fishbusters]

Re: Website for fish names

Sorry Ken I don't know a website and to make matters worse the most common local names of some fish even change as they increase in size. Example puppy drum, chanell bass, red drum all are the same fish called a redfish by some by others a spottail bass. The best way to find out is either to ask someone (like post it here) or get a fish ID book and look up the fish you saw. While most books use the most common common name one that I was given as a gift lists several of the most common names for many species of fish both Salt and fresh water.

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Website for fish names

This one has some good saltwater Id's...<br /> http://indian-river.fl.us/fishing/fish/#name_index

 

[kenimpzoom]

Re: Website for fish names

Thanks guys.<br /><br />I fish only salt, and only know the names:<br /><br />redfish (red drum), black drum, sheepshead, speckeled trout, hardhead, and croaker. Deeper waters I get spanish mackeral, ling, tuna, flounder, and red snapper.<br /><br />Probably a few more I forgot.<br /><br />Ken