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Fish of the Week!
Fish enthusiasts Katrina Liebich and Guy Eroh journey across America on a quest to live with, live from, discover and enjoy ALL THE FISH: big and small, common and rare, beautiful and downright strange. Guests from all walks of life help dig into the latest science and bring their perspectives about fishing and how fish are woven into the fabric of communities and cultures. Listeners walk away from each episode with practical information about how to connect with and conserve our amazing…
Episodes
Fish of the Week!Lake Chubs: North America's Northernmost True Minnow
Katrina and Guy talk with micro-fishing enthusiast/fisheries ecologist Dr. Kevin Fraley about North America's northernmost true minnow, and Alaska's one and…
Fish of the Week!Devils Hole Pupfish: A Tiny Oasis
We're taking a journey to a tiny oasis in the Nevada desert, where a blue gem of a fish ekes out a living in extreme conditions. From earthquakes in Alaska to…
Fish of the Week!Humpback Whitefish: Athabascan Fish Camp
Get to know the humpback-iest of Alaska's whitefish and local favorite. Guest Travis David from Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge shares his Athabascan…
Fish of the Week!Mysteries of the American Eel
The American eel starts its mysterious life in the Sargasso Sea before making its way into rivers along the Eastern Seaboard. Katrina and Guy are joined by…
Fish of the Week!Zombie Salmon!
For this special Halloween episode, Katrina and Guy are creeping into a conversation about the underappreciated end-of-life and after-life phases of the salmon…
Fish of the Week!Cohos of Alaska's Delta Clearwater River
Catch the scoop on the late salmon run in some of the clearest waters of Interior Alaska. We're talking about the amazing Coho Salmon that make it a thousand…
Fish of the Week!Whitefish: Traditional Iñupiaq Fish Trapping
Katrina and Guy talk with Cyrus Harris from Sisaulik, Alaska about whitefish, coastal lagoons, and traditional Iñupiaq fish trapping techniques.
Fish of the Week!Sucker Lovers
Katrina and Guy are suckers for a good conversation about Catostomidae. From those fleshy lips to their pharyngeal teeth, this episode about freshwater suckers…
Fish of the Week!Sheefish Science in Selawik National Wildlife Refuge
Fisheries biologists Ray Hander and Bill Carter highlight the current state of knowledge about Alaska's Selawik River sheefish population and how a permafrost…
Fish of the Week!Striped Bass: Superstar Perciform
Katrina and Guy talk with Dr. Mike Armstrong from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries about a popular anadromous fish, the "fishiest looking fish" -…
Fish of the Week!Bering Cisco: Alaska's Fish
Katrina and Guy chat with Dr. Randy Brown about the fascinating Bering Cisco. Worldwide, there are only three known spawning populations of this fish and all…
Fish of the Week!Ratfish: Join the Chimaera Club
"It's a very small, exclusive and very cool club, you know, the Chimaera club." Ray Troll, an artist known best for his scientific surrealism, talks with…
Fish of the Week!Gila Trout: New Mexico's Sunset Fish
Katrina and Guy talk with Jill Wick from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and Trevor Luna from the Mora National Fish Hatchery about Gila Trout, a…
Fish of the Week!Pacific Halibut: Both Sides of the Fish
Get to know both sides of the fish who's eyes migrate to the topside of their head as they grow. Katrina and Guy talk with Claude Dykstra (a research biologist…
Fish of the Week!Yukon River Fall Chum Salmon
Katrina and Guy are joined by Andy Bassich from Eagle, Alaska to talk all about fall Chum Salmon (and a little bit about dog teams too!). Learn about these…
Fish of the Week!Alaska's Big-Finned Arctic Grayling
Andy Gryska from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game joins Katrina and Guy to dig deeper into the biology and behavior of the beautiful, big-finned Arctic…
Fish of the Week!Pink Salmon: Humpies of Southeast Alaska
Our guest Mark Hieronymus has a soft spot for Pink Salmon. A great beginner fish, we discuss angling techniques and learn more about Pink Salmon ecology in…
Fish of the Week!Columbia River Steelhead
Katrina and Guy talk Columbia River Steelhead Trout, high temperatures, and everything in between with Nate Wiese, the Lower Snake River Compensation Plan…
Fish of the Week!Salmon Sharks!
Scientists Cindy Tribuzio (NOAA Fisheries) and Sabrina Garcia (Alaska Department of Fish and Game) join the conversation about all the fish to talk about a rad…
Fish of the Week!Sculpins!
Katrina and Guy banter and nerd out about all the sculpins...from tiny "chickens of the stream" to the warty, antlered, lavishly-colored marine species…
Fish of the Week!Arctic Grayling: Fishing with Grandpa
Joanne Bryant (Ditsuh Taii) from Arctic Village, Alaska brings her Gwichʼin/Athabaskan perspectives to talk about Arctic Grayling, culture, and also shares a…
Fish of the Week!Science of Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon
Katrina and Guy talk with Dr. Daniel Schindler, a professor from the University of Washington, about wild sockeye salmon in Alaska's Bristol Bay region. We…
Fish of the Week!Bristol Bay Sockeyes: Alutiiq/Sugpiaq Perspective
Orville Lind, who hails from Chignik, Alaska, gives insight into fishing and the cultural importance of Bristol Bay's wild sockeye salmon fishery.
Fish of the Week!Bad 'dads: Kodiak Island's Invasive Crawdads
The Signal Crayfish has made itself at home after being introduced to Alaska's Kodiak Island. Guests include Matt van Daele (Tribal Biologist at Sun’aq Tribe…
Fish of the Week!Wild Sea-Run Atlantic Salmon
Wild Atlantic Salmon have seen a lot of changes over recent centuries, but efforts are underway to restore their habitats and the amazing community of native…
Fish of the Week!Lake Sturgeon: Big Fish Story
Guests Paige Wigren, Jennifer Johnson, and Justin Chiotti from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Alpena Office recount the catching of a massive Lake…
Fish of the Week!Spring is Here: Northern Pike
We're joined by pike fishing enthusiast Andy Stevens. We'll give you the scoop on fishing for Northern Pike during that transition time when ice is giving way…
Fish of the Week!King of the Kenai: Chinook Salmon
In 1985 Les Anderson of Soldotna, Alaska landed the all-tackle world record Chinook Salmon that topped the scales at nearly 100lbs. Guests Andy Loranger…
Fish of the Week!The Remarkable Stickleback
Alaska born and raised, Dr. Frank von Hippel joins Katrina and Guy to talk about a fascinating and important fish: stickleback! This fish may come in a tiny…
Fish of the Week!Salvation Fish: Eulachon Bring Spring and Fresh Hope
Behold the oily little fish that brings people together each spring. Guests Ted Hart from the Chilkoot lndian Association and Meredith Pochardt from Haines…
Fish of the Week!Called to Sea: Steelhead Trout Answer
Head to Southeast Alaska with us for a conversation about a special variety of Rainbow Trout: the Steelhead! Katrina and Guy are joined by guests Mark…
Fish of the Week!Sturgeon: Living Dinosaurs of the Pacific Coast
We're talking about a couple of "living dinosaurs" that range from Alaska down to California. Join Katrina and Guy for a conversation with guests Laura…
Fish of the Week!Sablefish: Denizens of the Deep
Kodiak-born angler Stewart Valladolid gave an enthusiastic “Sablefish all the way to the grill!” when Katrina asked him which fish we wanted to talk about. So…
Fish of the Week!Rockfish Rundown: Pelagics & Non-Pelagics
How well do you really know your marine rockfish? Learn more about the difference between pelagics and non-pelagics, with an up-close look at Black Rockfish…
Fish of the Week!Alligator Gar with "The Gar Guy" (part 2)
Katrina and Guy continue their conversation with Dr. Solomon David, with a focus on fishing, safety and eating gar. If you missed part 1, it's all about gar…
Fish of the Week!Alligator Gar with "The Gar Guy" (part 1)
Pack your bags and head to Louisiana to learn about Alligator Gars with special guest Dr. Solomon David. Part 1 is all about the biology of these amazing fish…
Fish of the Week!Coastal Cutthroat Trout
This fish isn't ruthless like the name suggests, but does have a splash of red on their lower jaw from which its name originates. Katrina and Guy chat about…
Fish of the Week!Winter Kings of Kachemak Bay
Holly Dickson and Mike Booz, Sport Fish Area Managers in the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's Homer Office, join to talk about winter fishing for King…
Fish of the Week!Sockeye Salmon Preppers
Katrina and Guy are dreaming about the Alaska summer and fishing for Sockeyes...this week's episode focuses on how to prepare for the upcoming fishing season…
Fish of the Week!Dolly Varden of Izembek Refuge
Matt Nielsen joins from Cold Bay/Izembek National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to talk Dolly Varden char and how the rivers can get a little "furry" with bears…
Fish of the Week!Lake Trout: Lessons from the Lake
Lake Trout fisherman and Alaska fishery biologist Jarred Stone joins us to talk about all things lakers! Learn more about Lake Trout biology, fishing, and some…
Fish of the Week!Sheefish: Ice Fishing Alaska's Largest Whitefish
Siikauraq Martha Whiting of Kotzebue joins Katrina and Guy to talk about sheefish, Alaska's largest whitefish: Sheefish/Inconnu! Learn about fishing through…
Fish of the Week!Alaska's Ancient Lampreys
Why change a good thing? These primitive, jawless fish have been making a splash since long before dinosaurs. Trent Sutton from the University of Alaska…
Fish of the Week!Coho Salmon: Kid-Friendly Winter Fishing Tips
Looking for a way to beat the winter blues and teach a young person important life skills? Try ice fishing! We highlight stocked Coho Salmon in Anchorage…
Fish of the Week!Alaska Blackfish: The Arctic's Air Breathing Fish
This hardy fish comes in a tiny package and is one of the few fishes in the world that can “breathe” atmospheric oxygen. Guest Luke Byker helps us get to know…
Fish of the Week!Burbot: Sing-Song Gadoid
Picture it: You're a Burbot. It's dark and cold under the ice. You're loving life, spawning, vocalizing with other Burbot to a similar beat of your…
Fish of the Week!Northern Pike!
Toothy and sleek, there are all kinds of aggressive nicknames for this sit-and-wait predatory fish: Northacuda. Slough Shark. Hammer Handle. Water Wolf. Season…
Fish of the Week!Coming Soon!
Direct from Alaska, it's Fish of the Week! Episodes begin January 4th, 2021.