What fish is this? I can't find it in the Freshwater ID charts

[Retski]

I caught this in a canal behind my house in Port St. Lucie and can't figure out what it is. I am new to Florida so I haven't seen too many fish down here yet.



Here is a video with me showing it too.

[robctry69]

I think it's a snakehead

[Retski]

Okay, I believe I have found the proper ID of this fish. It is a Bigmouth Sleeper which are apparently rare to catch.

http://www.lurebook.com/encyclopedia...gmouth_sleeper

[capt louie]

They seem to be spreading ..


http://forums.floridasportsman.com/s...p-ID-This-Fish

[mandaferret]

Bigmout Sleeper as stated. Not really spreading, as they have been here forever. See my posts in the above linked post for a bit more information. They seem to be really common in St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach Counties.

[capt louie]

Bigmout Sleeper as stated. Not really spreading, as they have been here forever. See my posts in the above linked post for a bit more information. They seem to be really common in St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach Counties.

Fry um up then.

[UrbanAnglerMiami]

Yes, I believe you're right. Crazy looking fish. I rarely see them in Miami.

[Joupdog1]

Big mouth sleeper. We got the one in that linked report on fly rod in Stuart, FL