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    I saw some kind of carp. I saw some small fish that i think were sunfish. There was a gar or some kind of long fish. There were also gambusia not sure but some small minnows. Are any of these non native?The carp was about 2 feet long

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    The common carp and grass carp you are seeing were both introduced into the local bayous to prevent the overgrowth of weeds that would otherwise restrict the flow of water. You may also be seeing Sheepshead minnows (a type of killifish), Sailfin Mollies, various shiners, and Texas cichlids.
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    • #3
      Is it illigal to catch these kinds of fish?

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      • #4
        Originally posted by koi View Post
        Is it illigal to catch these kinds of fish?
        With the exception of the grass carp, all the others are ok with a standard fishing license. I think you need a special permit for the grass carp.
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        • #5
          Oh the grass carp looked like a grey koi. Do you know where i can collect some plants hornwort anacharis etc?

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          • #6
            try Duessen park at Lake Houston. Great collecting spot there.
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            • #7
              Lake houston thats kinda far anywhere else you know?

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              • #8
                Lake Sheldon? Lake Conroe?
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                • #9
                  Here's some info I pulled from TPWD....

                  Grass carp are potentially harmful to native resources. Currently, only triploid (sterile) grass carp are legal for use in Texas, and a permit is required to obtain them. Because grass carp is a potentially invasive species, an angler who catches one must immediately remove the intestines, except in waters where a valid Triploid Grass Carp Permit is in effect. In those waters, any grass carp caught must be immediately returned to the water unharmed. The herbivorous feeding habits of this species make it very difficult to catch. When landed, grass carp are excellent table fare despite their bones. The rod-and-reel record in Texas stands at 53.5 pounds. A specimen in excess of 69 pounds was landed by a bow fisher.


                  Here is a link to the page that list's the waters where grass carp mustbe returned to the water.... http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwate..._permits.phtml
                  A mouth will say anything....:ym_chatterbox:....Take a picture!!!!

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                  • #10
                    Oh theres a drainage ditch by my old house with fish about 4 inches with black-grey bodies and blue tails anyone know what kind of fish they are?

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by koi View Post
                      Oh theres a drainage ditch by my old house with fish about 4 inches with black-grey bodies and blue tails anyone know what kind of fish they are?
                      Could be a molly, killifish, or a young sunfish. Would really a pic and/or a description of the side view of the fish.
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                      • #12
                        Ok Cause i might consider catching a few for my pond

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                        • #13
                          Do they all have blue tails? You can usually spot sailfin mollies pretty easily by seeing a group of fish and a few bright blue tails flashing in the sun (only the males will have the blue tail). They're a gorgeous fish, really. But like Nick said, they could also be a species of sunfish.
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                          • #14
                            Oh, and also, drainage ditches are a wonderful place to find plants. Lots of the plants growing partially in the water or nearby the water's edge will be plants that you can put in your aquarium/pond.
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                            • #15
                              No Only the larger ones seem to have it. And i doubt they're sailfin mollies they're too big. ALso the tails are flowing instead of straight.

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