How Well Do You Know Your Sporting Fish?

By: Becky Stigall
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
How Well Do You Know Your Sporting Fish?
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About This Quiz

We're not talking about fish fingers and custard here, just some good old fishing fun! Test your expertise at guessing each of these sporting fish varieties.
Which tropical tuna may be marketed as ahi?
Yellowfin
Crappie
Seafood
Cod
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Yellowfin tuna are common in tropical waters. One 3-ounce serving has 110 calories.

What tropical fish is a favorite of anglers in Hawaii?
Ono
Walleye
Trout
Crappie
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ono is also called wahoo. It is known for its speed and independence.

Which of the following fish is a prize for many anglers?
Walleye
Catfish
Marlin
Crappie
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Marlin are sought-after adventures for many sport fishermen. Blue marlin are the favorite.

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Which of the following angler favorites is common in the Atlantic Ocean?
Walleye
Crappie
Sailfish
Perch
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Atlantic sailfish feed on tuna and mackerel, as well as other fish. Many exceed 120 pounds.

Which of the following fish may be referred to as "Spaniards"?
Trout
Walleye
Tuna
Narrow-barred Mackerel
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Narrow-barred mackerel are classified as near threatened. They're found in the Indo-West Pacific.

What fly fishing favorite is common in Florida?
Tuna
Crappie
Bonefish
Catfish
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Bonefish are a fly-fishing favorite. They are released more often than eaten.

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Which of the following is known for its tendency to put up a fight?
Crappie
Bluefin Trevally
Walleye
Shrimp
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Bluefin trevally are known for their aggression when tackling bait. They may grow as large as 100 pounds.

Which of the following tropical fish is popular for commercial and sport fishermen?
Catfish
Walleye
Striped marlin
Crappie
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Striped marlin often slashes rather than spears its prey. One record fish weighed in at 420 pounds.

Which of the following is a name for the common dolphinfish?
Cod
Tuna
Mahi-Mahi
Crappie
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Mahi-Mahi is a warm-water fish. It can grow as long as 5 feet.

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Which of the following is a popular freshwater game fish?
Shark
Largemouth Bass
Swordfish
Sailfish
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The largemouth bass is a popular freshwater game fish. Adults weigh about 12 pounds.

What protected fish is common in the Northwest?
Tuna
Walleye
Lobster
White Sturgeon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

White Sturgeon are the largest freshwater fish in North America. They are bottom feeders.

Which "feline" fish is often referred to as a bottom-feeder?
Catfish
Walleye
Crappie
Tuna
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Many catfish are nocturnal. Some species can grow as large as 370 pounds.

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Which of the following billfish is coveted by many saltwater anglers?
Swordfish
Carp
Trout
Walleye
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Swordfish are known as broadbills in some areas. Did you know that one 3-ounce serving of cooked swordfish has 146 calories?

Which ferocious fish is the subject of a song by Heart?
Tuna
Shark
Barracuda
Swordfish
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Barracuda," the song, was released in 1977. The fish can swim up to 27 miles per hour.

Which of the following saltwater species is important to both commercial and game fishermen?
Walleye
Cubera Snapper
Crappie
Perch
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cubera Snapper mostly grow to be about three feet long. They often feed on fish, shrimp and crab.

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Which variety of bass may be called "spotty"?
Crappie
Spotted Bass
Tuna
Sharkfin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Spotted bass may also be called spots. They are a freshwater favorite.

Which bass variety is a favorite for the dinner table?
Smallmouth
Walleye
Tuna
Shark
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Smallmouth bass are typically brown with red eyes. They are desirable for the dinner table.

Which of the following oddly-named angler favorites may be found in tropical waters?
Shark
Bluefish
Jack Crevalle
Tuna
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jack Crevalle are not particularly edible. They are often found in schools.

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Which rockfish is a fillet fave?
Shark
Striped Bass
Swordfish
Sailfish
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Striped bass boast a lean 110 calories per 4-ounce serving. Adults may weigh in at nearly 70 pounds.

Which tropical tuna is nearing endangered status?
Albacore
Crappie
Catfish
Walleye
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Albacore are also known as longfin tuna. Adults often weigh more than 73 pounds.

Which of the following is popular in the Southern United States?
Walleye
Tuna
Coldfish
Red Drum
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Red Drum may also be referred to as redfish. They are labeled as gamefish only.

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Which often-farmed fish spends time in both fresh and salt water?
Tuna
Carp
Walleye
Salmon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Salmon are born in fresh water and lay eggs in fresh water. Some species live their entire lives in fresh water; others migrate to salt water after birth.

What angler favorite has an entire week dedicated to it on cable television?
Walleye
Shark
Cod
Crappie
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Shark Week is a favorite of television viewers. Sharks can live up to 30 years in the wild.

What striped game fish are found all along the U.S. eastern coast?
Striped Bass
Striped Walleye
Striped Tuna
Striped Cod
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Striped bass are found as far north as Nova Scotia. They are also found on the West Coast. Wild striped bass has a less mild flavor than farmed.

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Which angler favorite may be found from California to Peru?
Roosterfish
Carp
Walleye
Salmon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Roosterfish may weigh over 110 pounds, but average is about 20 pounds. It is not popular as a food fish.

Which surface fish makes a great dinner for lucky anglers?
Catfish
Tripletail
Shrimp
Crappie
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tripletail is a saltwater fish. It floats on its side at the surface, appearing to be dead. It is known as a tasty favorite.

Which saltwater jackfish may be called a garrick?
Catfish
Leerfish
Bluefish
Shark
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Leerfish are common to the Mediterranean. They can be caught with live bait or lures, and some people like to eat them.

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Which of the following is referred to as a giant porgie?
Bluegill
Lobster
Bessie
Red Steenbras
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Red Steenbras may grow to be over 100 pounds. They live off the coast of Africa.

Which of the following fish may also be called crabeater?
Cobia
Crappie
Crabbie
Shark
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cobia dine frequently on crabs, hence the name. They may weigh more than 100 pounds, but average is about 15 pounds.

Which of the following is known as Australian salmon?
Catfish
Salmon
Shark
Kahawai
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Kahawai are known to be fighters. These fish average about four pounds.

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What bass fish is found in the western Pacific?
Bass
Orca
Shark
Barramundi
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Barramundi are found in the Indo-West Pacific region. Barramundi are also often called Asian sea bass.

Which of the following fish has a name that is a catch-all for a number of species?
Walleye
Crappie
Shrimp
Cod
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cod fish are of the genus Gadus. Cod is a good protein source, but with less omega-3 than salmon.

What saltwater fish is popular for anglers and for dinner?
Shark
Swordfish
Tuna
Whale
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tuna is a member of the mackerel family. Atlantic bluefin tuna typically weighs about 830 pounds, but it can grow much larger.

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Which of the following fisherman faves is the state fish of Oklahoma?
White bass
Crappie
Walleye
Catfish
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

White bass are common in the U.S. Midwest. They spawn from March to May.

Which angler dream is a mid-ocean dweller?
Opah
Walleye
Tuna
Bluefin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Opah may grow to weigh over 300 pounds. They are rarely caught because they are not surface dwellers.

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