Programs Fish as Indicators Invertebrates as Indicators Periphyton as Indicators Biocriteria Resources Links Site Index Fish Identification Fish can be easy to identify if you know what to look for. Just like any plant or animal, we need to understand what features some fish have in common, and what the differences are.
Some fish are more familiar than others, such as game fish.
These images, created by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's award winning graphic artist, Ted Walke, depict the principal fishes of Pennsylvania. But another important thing to notice is the number and shape of their fins. Thanks to Ted Walke with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission for permission to use these illustrations . Please visit these Web sites that will quickly help you get up to speed on learning how to identify fish. Contact Wayne Davis for more information.