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Freshwater Fishes Found in Texas

Black bass illustrationBlack Basses

Bass Comparison and Identification

Example illustration - white bassTemperate Basses

Bass Comparison and Identification

Catfish illustrationCatfish and Bullheads

Catfish Comparison and Identification

Crappie illustrationCrappie

Sample illustration - bluegillSunfishes

Guide to the Sunfish of Texas (PDF)

Sample illustration - common carpCarp and Minnows

Gar illustrationGar

Sample illlustration - buffalo fishSuckers

Other Fishes