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Which fish do you
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When anglers are asked about the fish they prefer to catch, it becomes clear that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. |
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For an enjoyable family experience, panfish (including yellow perch, crappies, bluegills, and rock bass) offer fast action with a minimum investment in gear. Crappies and bluegills are among the most cooperative of these smaller fish. |
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Typically, walleye and sauger are highly sought due to their elusive nature and their fine performance in regard to table fare (they taste great!). |
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Others prefer the hard-fighting smallmouth bass, which bite aggressively, then treat the angler to strong runs and explosive jumps after the hook is set. |
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Some anglers seek the fish at the top of the food chain... toothy critters like northern pike or the muskellunge. |
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The grittiest fishermen want to catch a fish that requires them to “put their back into it”. These hearty souls love to do battle with a hefty flathead catfish or lake sturgeon, which can grow to more then fifty pounds in these waters. |
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These are the most commonly encountered species on the St. Croix River. Please visit the National Park Service website for a complete list of fish species. |
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