ID based on previous records in the lake, could be white sucker also maybe
Many babies schooling around presumed parent in shaded, shallow (1/2 to 1 ft deep) backwater swamp. Based on a quick dot-count, I estimate that there were as many as 2000-3000 baby bowfins in the school.
In pool behind Laurel Community Center Shelton Laurel Cr
It seemed far too large for a shortnose gar. Taken with telephoto lens. Hard to describe how big it was. Seemed like 5 feet, but hard to tell with a telephoto lens. Is alligator gar completely ruled out with this range?
Had a great day up with friends in Oklahoma today! Had to make a few stops on the way though. :)
Caught in dipnet in shallow, coolwater stream in area with sand/gravel and clay bottom.
ID based on previous records in the lake, could be white sucker also maybe