The white sturgeon is essentially a living fossil. Anglers get excited to see them up close in person as the fish can live more than one century. A white sturgeon can weigh up to 1,500 lbs. and grow 20 ft long.
The king salmon is popular in the Alaskan regions and their river systems. It’s the biggest salmon species as it grows up to 126 lbs. It provides plenty of tasty white meat when you harvest it.
For a game fish, the northern pike is an apex predator. It’s difficult to locate due to its color which blends in with its environment. When targeting the fish, be very careful, especially handling it. It takes a nab at anyone who tries to grab it even when it’s being hauled.
Nothing can beat the blue catfish. Apart from its stunning blue hue, it also has another interesting feature which is its square-like or flathead. It’s also why this fish is often referred to as the flathead catfish.
This is the most famous species of trout in the US. It’s a stunning fish, but it’s also very tasty. The rainbow trout weighs up to 48 lbs. Check out the rest of this list on my website!