Freshwater Fish
Freshwater Fish2
- Sea LampreySea lampreys have remained largely unchanged for more than 340 million years. They are not eels and they are not native to NY. They are a parasitic fish coming from the Atlantic Ocean and are often referred to as the “vampire fish’. Sea lampreys are considered a pest, predators, each capable of killing up to...
- Brook Trout ****Official state freshwater fish Intro As the New York State freshwater fish, brook trout is native to many lakes, rivers and streams. However, overfishing and habitat loss have contributed to their decline. This has led to the State stocking lakes and streams in order to help maintain fish populations. Within New York, there are...