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Fish of the Week!

Fish of the Week!

By: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Summary
 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, finned friends.Copyright 2026 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biological Sciences Science Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Stippled Studfish & Fabulous Fundulids

    Stippled Studfish & Fabulous Fundulids
    Nov 9 2026

    Get to know the Stippled Studfish and Fundulid family that includes native fishes like studfish, killifish, topminnows and mummichogs. Our guests are Will Mutsch and Gabe Oleinik from the Fundulid Working Group. Learn about the habits and range of this species, Fundulid tips for fish keepers/aquarists, and how to get involved with these gorgeous native fish.
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    31 mins
  • Miller Lake Lamprey!

    Miller Lake Lamprey!
    Nov 2 2026

    Get to know the smallest landlocked parasitic lamprey in the world! This tiny Oregon native, found only in the upper Klamath Basin, has a fascinating story of evolution, persecution, and return. Katrina, Guy, and guest Ben Clemens (Statewide Lamprey Coordinator for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife) dig into the science and history of this species and mull over philosophical questions regarding lamprey origins, public perceptions, and science communication.

    You might also like our these episodes:

    • S1:E5 - Alaska's lampreys
    • S2:E3 - Sea Lamprey
    • S2:E44 - Pacific Lamprey
    • S3:E17 - Ancient eats/royal lamprey pie
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    44 mins
  • Chesapeake Logperch!

    Chesapeake Logperch!
    Oct 27 2026

    Get to know the Chesapeake Logperch: a cigar-shaped fish with a button nose for flipping rocks and an interesting story. Bonus: a deep dive into the Endangered Species Act species status assessment process. Our guests are Dr. Jay Stauffer (Penn State Distinguished Professor), Steve Davis (Lead Fish Culturalist at our Northeast Fisheries Center), and Richard Novak (Biologist at our Pennsylvania Field Office). We hope you enjoy!
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    42 mins
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I learned tons of interesting facts about various kinds of fish listening to this show.
Fish of the Week brought many interesting fish to my attention that I previously did not know about.
I just wish more time could be given to each guest and each fish. Sometimes episodes seem to end right as they get interesting.
It would be nice to get more scientific information such as the cladistics, but each episode acts as sort of an introduction to a species, and encourages me to do more of my own reading/research on the fish that interest me most.
I hope they keep making these forever.

I learned lots of information about lots of fish!

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Informationally this is a pretty good podcast but not impressed at all by the entitlement of Dr. Mike Armstrong, his cocky demeanor was unpleasant and annoying to listen too. Would of been more enjoyable if he would have taken it a bit more seriously.

Informationally good not impressed with Dr. Mike Armstrong

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