Can Fish Smell In Water

Fish sniff the water coming through their nostrils (also called nares) to detect chemicals in the water, which can help them avoid predators, locate mates, and also direct their migration. Or the scent may come from the environment the fish lives in. Why do fish smell when they live in water? The problem, or stink,…

Can I Fish For Pike In Washington

The northern pike is a non-native predator of popular sport fish in Washington and is a prohibited species here. It reproduces prolifically and primarily preys on fish smaller than itself, including juveniles of other species. Is northern pike illegal? Northern pike are on California’s list of restricted animals and cannot be imported, transported, or possessed…