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Blackbanded Darter
Percina nigrofasciata
The blackbanded darter is a small, bottom-dwelling freshwater percid of clear streams and rivers with moderate current, where it picks tiny aquatic insects from the substrate. It is primarily an observation species rather than a target for anglers.
Blackspotted Topminnow
Fundulus olivaceus
Blackspotted Topminnow is a small North American killifish associated with slow, warm, vegetated freshwater. It forages near the surface and among plants, taking tiny aquatic insects and other small invertebrates.
Blackstripe Topminnow
Fundulus notatus
The blackstripe topminnow is a small, slender fundulid native to interior North American waters, often associated with quiet, vegetated streams, sloughs, and backwaters. It is primarily an insect picker and surface feeder rather than a targeted sport fish.
Bleak
Alburnus alburnus
Bleak is a small, silvery cyprinid common in slow rivers, canals, lakes, and reservoirs across Europe. It feeds high in the water column on plankton, insects, and surface prey, and is often used as livebait where legal.
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
Blue catfish are large North American catfish that inhabit big rivers, reservoirs, and deep channels. They are opportunistic predators and scavengers, often feeding on shad, herring, and other fish, and are a popular target where populations are established.
Blue-spotted Sunfish
Enneacanthus gloriosus
Blue-spotted Sunfish is a small, secretive centrarchid of quiet, heavily vegetated waters in the southeastern United States. It forages on tiny aquatic invertebrates and usually stays close to cover; reports outside its native range should be treated cautiously because occurrence records can include misidentifications or introductions.
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill is a widespread North American sunfish often found in quiet freshwater. It’s a popular panfish that feeds readily and is easy to catch, especially around cover in warm, shallow water.
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
A small North American sunfish that is common in ponds, lakes, and slow rivers. This guide covers field identification, habitat, bait choices, fishing notes, and local rule reminders.
Bluehead Chub
Nocomis leptocephalus
Bluehead Chub is a small, stream-dwelling cyprinid native to the eastern United States, especially clear upland rivers and creeks. Males build pebble nests in spring, often creating nest mounds that are easy to spot in shallow riffles and runs.
Bluntnose Minnow
Pimephales notatus
The bluntnose minnow is a small, hardy freshwater cyprinid common in clear to turbid streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds across much of North America. It feeds on algae, detritus, and tiny invertebrates, and is often used as bait where legal.
Brook Silverside
Labidesthes sicculus
Brook Silverside is a small, slender, translucent forage fish common in clear to moderately clear lakes, reservoirs, and slow rivers. It feeds near the surface on tiny zooplankton and insects and is more often an incidental catch than a targeted sport fish.
Brook Stickleback
Culaea inconstans
The brook stickleback is a small, benthic North American stickleback that inhabits cool, clear to stained waters with vegetation and low to moderate current. It feeds on tiny invertebrates and zooplankton and is often overlooked because of its size and cryptic habits.