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.PLECOS SUCK!
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Originally posted by koi View PostIs it illigal to catch these kinds of fish?PLECOS SUCK!
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try Duessen park at Lake Houston. Great collecting spot there.PLECOS SUCK!
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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.phtmlA mouth will say anything....:ym_chatterbox:....Take a picture!!!!
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Originally posted by koi View PostOh 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?PLECOS SUCK!
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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."Millennium hand and shrimp!"
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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."Millennium hand and shrimp!"
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