Fish Facts
How do fish breathe ?
Oxygen through their gills -- gill arches collapse when kept out of water
Why have cod populations declined in recent years ?
Because they have been overfished
What is the fish of Massachusetts
Cod
When fishing with others what can happen when you cross lines?
tangled lines
Who Broke their rod during lion term ?
Buck
Are fish cool or warm blooded?
Cold blooded
What is the most over-fished freshwater species in Massachusetts?
Bass
What was the first commercially caught fish in MA.
Cod
What is the best time of the day to fish?
sunrise and sunset-when the fish are feeding
Do fish sleep?
Yes- they stay moving while they sleep to keep oxygen in their gills
How do fish swim ?
With fins
How did this warmer winter affect water levels in fish habitats ?
Lowered water levels
When did fishing begin commercially in Massachusetts ?
1600's
What lure is a bass' favorite snack?- sanko(looks like worm), crank bait(looks like a little fish), jig (a hook with a metal head and rubber strings)
a sanko
Do fish drink water ?
Yes
Do fish have eyelids ?
No
Who stocks freshwater ponds and lakes with fish in Massachussetts?
Fish conservationists stock the pond
What is the fishing capital of Massachusetts ?
Cape Cod
How long can a bass be out of water safely after being caught ?
2 min
How much did the biggest fish ever caught wiegh ?
2,664 LB/s
Will a fish survive if a hook is left in its mouth ?
Maybe. Fish can survive but their life will be torture.
What is the biggest threat to fish in local ponds and lakes in MA ?
Pollution
What is the oldest fishing port in Massachusetts ?
Gloucester
What happens if you fish on private property?
You can be prosecuted
How many fish species have been discovered ( rough estimate) ?
32,000