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US Fish and Wildlife Service
Invasive Carp
Conservation
Lancet Fish
Pacific Northwest
Bonytail Chub
Great Lakes
Bigmouth Sleeper
Underwater Diving
Aquatic Photography
Swordfish
Commercial Fishing
Bloater
Wetlands
Eco-Systems
Indigenous Communities
Lost River Sucker
NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge

Fish enthusiasts Katrina Liebich and Guy Eroh journey across America on a quest to live with, live from, discover and enjoy ALL THE FISH: big and small, common and rare, beautiful and downright strange. Guests from all walks of life help dig into the latest science and bring their perspectives about fishing and how fish are woven into the fabric of communities and cultures. Listeners walk away fro... more

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Get to know the Emerald Bowfin, one of two native species of bowfin found in North America! Always hungry and angry, this gamest of fish is a dedicated parent and will roll and jump spectacularly on the end of your line if hooked...and once landed, i... more

Get to know the American Star Drum: an abundant, silvery little bulldog-faced fish that feeds everything from popular sportfish to beloved birds and dolphins! Katrina and Guy are joined by two Georgia-based guests: Rachel Guy with the Sapelo Island N... more

Travel to North Carolina with Katrina, Guy, and guest Tyler Pait to get to know the beautiful Brook Trout of the Southern Appalachians! You'll learn about the habits of these fish, where you can still find them in the south, how to safely approach a ... more

Head with us to the abyssal sea floor, a fascinating and important place with rolling hills, rock outcrops, and amazing creatures drifting by and sticking out of deep, fine mud.  This is where an abundance of fish with rat-like tails are feeling arou... more

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Tyler Pait
President of Trap Hill Angling Society and Friends of Stone Mountain; board member of NC Brook Trout Association
North Carolina brook trout community organizations
Episode: Southern Appalachian Brook Trout!
Jeff Drazen
Dr. Jeff Drazen, professor in the Department of Oceanography at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Oceanography
Episode: Abyssal Rattail & Rough Abyssal Grenadier!
Mike Howell
Biologist involved in discovery and description of Watercress Darter
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service / Alabama Ecological Services Office
Episode: Alabama's Watercress Darter!
Jennifer Greenwald
Biologist from Alabama Ecological Services Office
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Episode: Alabama's Watercress Darter!
Jeffrey Drummond
Biologist from Alabama Ecological Services Office
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Episode: Alabama's Watercress Darter!
Jeff Kopaska
Executive Director of the American Fisheries Society
American Fisheries Society
Episode: Pumpkinseed: Find Your Happy Place
Mike McInerny
Retired fish biologist from Minnesota
Episode: Pumpkinseed: Find Your Happy Place
Christopher Sharpf
The brain behind the Etyfish Project
Etyfish Project
Episode: All The Fish Names: Etymology Deep Dive!
Dan Geldof
Recent master's graduate from Louisiana State University's College of Science and a fish biologist
Louisiana State University
Episode: Rockhead Poacher: Livin' Loud

Hosts

Katrina Liebich
Co-host and representative from the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Alaska Region) and host of the show.
Guy Eroh
Co-host.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 256 ratings
  • please come back!!!!

    I am a huge fan of fish of the week! I always learn something new and it’s a huge inspiration to stay informed and connected to everything the US fish and wildlife service does. I shared this with my cousin and it inspired her to pursue aquatic biology in graduate school - thanks to the amazing hosts of the podcast. If you guys ever decide to crowdfund your podcast please announce it! The fans are eager to hear more about the wonders of fish.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    abbey pp
    United States4 months ago
  • Great stories!

    I love the different guests you pull in and their passion, and the hosts’, for the fish! And I appreciate the diversity of fish highlighted, from angler focused to ecological roles, conservation stories and human stories. Great work USFW team! I love it!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nycexplorer
    United States9 months ago
  • The best!!!!!!!!

    Good for anglers like me and fish enthusiasts!!!!!!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brooke Park
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wonderful podcast!

    A great podcast that is extremely informative. I love learning about fish that I otherwise may not have known about!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edison sugandese
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast

    I am so happy to have FWS as a federal organization. Without them, millions of Americans would be without knowledge and access to our wonderful wildlife.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    devvvvvvvvaragon
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise concise, informative episodes with diverse guests.
The chemistry between hosts and guests is frequently noted as a strength.
Fans highlight the mix of science and practical, community-focused stories.
Episodes are easy to binge and improve understanding of lesser-known fish and ecosystems.

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#40
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#248
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#248
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Apple Podcasts
#126
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Apple Podcasts
#9
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#52
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Blackbanded Sunfish of East Coast Blackwaters
Q: What are some things that they could maybe do? Are there any programs that help with that, maybe cost sharing or anything like that?
Experts discuss how private landowners can participate in conservation efforts and programs like the Five Million Trees program in Maryland, which provides funding and support for conservation activities.
The Blackbanded Sunfish of East Coast Blackwaters
Q: How did you guys first get involved with this fish?
Guests elaborate on their long-term involvement with the black-banded sunfish, detailing the initial efforts that began over 20 years ago to survey and understand the species in Maryland.
All The Fish Names: Etymology Deep Dive!
Q: What have been some of the harder species, like where you've really had to knuckle down and do a lot of research to figure out what the real meaning of the name is?
There are definitely a handful that I have not figured out yet. Some Ichthyologists took a perverse delight in coming up with names that you just cannot figure out what they mean.
All The Fish Names: Etymology Deep Dive!
Q: So how good are the records for what we have? And how good were people at indicating why they were naming a species, something in particular? And has that changed over time?
Most of the names coined in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th century usually did not have a section in the description that explicitly explained what the meaning of the name is, and this began to change probably sometime in post-World War II Ichthyology.
The Big-Shouldered Piebald Madtom
Q: Where do you find these fish specifically on the map?
You find them in the Mississippi coastal plain from northern Tennessee to central Mississippi, particularly in sandy streams with woody debris.

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The show consistently highlights a wide range of fish across North America, pairing engaging host banter with expert guests to explore biology, ecology, conservation, and cultural connections around each species. Episodes mix practical angling stories with scientific context, community involvement, and hands-on conservation examples, often weaving in local restoration projects, urban environmental partnerships, and the role of citizen science. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from federal biologists to university researchers and professional societies—creating approachable, bite-sized episodes that still offer depth on niche topics. This combination makes it appealing to curious fish enthusiasts, conservation-minded listeners, an... more

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