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Fish of the Week!

Fish of the Week!

By: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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 Fish enthusiasts Katrina Liebich and Guy Eroh journey across America on a quest to live with, live from, discover and enjoy ALL THE FISH: big and small, common and rare, beautiful and downright strange. Guests from all walks of life help dig into the latest science and bring their perspectives about fishing and how fish are woven into the fabric of communities and cultures. Listeners walk away from each episode with practical information about how to connect with and conserve our amazing, finned friends.Copyright 2026 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biological Sciences Science Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Rockhead Poacher: Livin' Loud

    Rockhead Poacher: Livin' Loud
    Feb 9 2026

    What looks like a rock, vocalizes using its own bizarre internal instrument, and vibrates like a cell phone when picked up? Get to know the Rockhead Poacher: a fish that's developed a very special way to make itself heard in loud, acoustically complex tidepools along the Pacific coast. Whether you're a fish enthusiast, computer geek, gamer or art lover, this episode is for you. Fish biologist and recent LSU master's graduate Dan Geldof is our enthusiastic guest/guide.
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    50 mins
  • Virginia's Walleye/Sauger Hybrid: Saugeye!

    Virginia's Walleye/Sauger Hybrid: Saugeye!
    Feb 2 2026

    Get to know the Saugeye! You'll get extensive tips how to angle for this fish, how it tastes, and what goes into producing this hybrid for fun fishing opportunities in Virginia. Katrina and Guy are joined by two guests from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.

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    30 mins
  • The Big-Shouldered Piebald Madtom

    The Big-Shouldered Piebald Madtom
    Jan 26 2026

    Get to know a notoriously difficult-to-detect Noturus species: the Piebald Madtom! Matt Wagner, a biologist from our Mississippi Ecological Services Field Office, takes us into the field to learn about this very neat little American catfish with a big sting!

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    40 mins
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