I’ve fished a few different watersheds to check off some of our local endemic fish. We might not have anywhere near the diversity of the eastern US but there are some pretty fascinating species to be found out here!
1-2: Russian River Tule Perch. This is one of three subspecies of Tule Perch. Tule Perch are the only freshwater species of Surfperch. These fish max out just under 6 inches.
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Gualala Roach. This native minnow is endemic to one single, small coastal river.
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Clearlake Roach. Clearlake Roach are currently considered a genetic hybrid between California and Coastal Roach. They’re endemic to the Clearlake Basin and will likely be split into their own species at some point.
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