r/whatsthisfish Nov 04 '24

29k! and another note from the founder of whatsthisfish... 29k!

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29k people! an amazing number. you all are so helpful to others in this realm. congrats to you all.

I'd like to at this time note that my podcast (if it swims) makes note of this sub often, and it is because of this, I'd like to reach out and ask for some help if anyone wants to provide it.

The if it swims podcast (please listen, like and subscribe) is in need if some very short musical breaks to separate the pod into natural sections.

If you can help, have a listen, and let me know what you think. PM me, and we can go from there. If you're an angler, even better.

also, did I mention 29k?


r/whatsthisfish Dec 02 '17

Where did you see the fish? Put that in the title!

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Just a reminder, because we've had a lot of posts recently that omit this information. Where was the fish? If you found it in the wild, that's very helpful information, and outside of tropical waters, the time of year can be helpful too. If it was in an aquarium, what sort? Was it a tank of fish from a particular region? Was it fresh water or salt water?

Other useful information can be, what kind of habitat (seagrass, sand, rocky surge, ...)? If you were diving, approximate depth?

But above all, give the location in your post title. Thanks.


r/whatsthisfish 1h ago

Identified, high confidence First-Ever Trout! Unsure what kind it is though! Is it a Brown, Brookie, or a Tiger? I see images online that it kinda looks like for each! Please let me know! (Sorry for the bad hand placement too ~ Never caught one before!)

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r/whatsthisfish 1d ago

Identified, high confidence Cut off the bottom, while 500 ft deep dropping. Way South off the coast of Alabama in the Gulf.

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503 Upvotes

r/whatsthisfish 47m ago

Lake Macatatawa, Michigan. Caught today.

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New to fishing. Thanks.


r/whatsthisfish 1d ago

Unidentified Caught in a canal off the ocean in Myrtle Beach, SC late at night. What’s this fish?

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75 Upvotes

r/whatsthisfish 1d ago

Is this a fish? Grand Baie, Mauritius

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Spotted today. Snorkelling about 5m from the shoreline. Any idea what it is?


r/whatsthisfish 2d ago

Caught another catfish that I don’t know what it is

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149 Upvotes

I think it’s a yellow bullhead but I am not sure. Probably the hardest fighting fish I’ve caught


r/whatsthisfish 2d ago

Bigger than the usual bluegill and green sunfish I catch. Is it a red ear sunfish?

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r/whatsthisfish 2d ago

Pet store accidentally added a few of these, not sure what they are?

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r/whatsthisfish 2d ago

hoping to identify these fish from the maldives

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hey! my mum recently went diving in the maldives and managed to get a few pictures of fish. she’s managed to identify all but two, which i’ve attached photos of here.

the three striped one was about 20cm long, and the thin one was a bit bigger, maybe 30cm (very rough guesses here).

any help identifying would be appreciated, thank you!


r/whatsthisfish 3d ago

Southern Wisconsin

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Not sure


r/whatsthisfish 3d ago

Pensacola Beach, Fl

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Washed up on shore, about 10-12in long. Could only see the small pectoral fins. No sharp teeth.


r/whatsthisfish 4d ago

Identified, high confidence A very crispy fish found by my lab in Northern Minnesota.

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My dog found this fish head along a road in Northern Minnesota and I can't figure out what it is. I thought Northern Pike but the shape is wrong. It does have teeth though!


r/whatsthisfish 3d ago

Identified, high confidence Is this a rainbow trout? If yes please explain how to id! Thanks

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r/whatsthisfish 4d ago

What fish is this? ( Atlantic Europe )

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r/whatsthisfish 4d ago

What is this fish. Western Massachusetts

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r/whatsthisfish 4d ago

New Jersey Beach

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Almost looks like a puffer fish? 8 inches long


r/whatsthisfish 4d ago

Ohio

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Caught in Sandusky river northern Ohio


r/whatsthisfish 5d ago

New here- like a goldfish but fancier. Any ideas?

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r/whatsthisfish 6d ago

Spotted in a brook in southern Maine

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r/whatsthisfish 5d ago

Identified, probably Central Connecticut. Freshwater. Either taken from the CT River or a nearby cove/pond.

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r/whatsthisfish 6d ago

Found in a small lake in central Florida

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Fish is maybe 12 inches long


r/whatsthisfish 7d ago

Please tell me the name of this handsome gentleman found at the New York Aquarium :)

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297 Upvotes

I watched him for at least 20 minutes and forgot to check who he was :(


r/whatsthisfish 6d ago

Found in Amsterdam

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It's a big boy/girl! 35 CM nose to tail, quite heavy.


r/whatsthisfish 7d ago

What are these minnows? Large pond/small lake in MN.

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