Freshwater drum, also called gaspergou, provides a mild flavor, firm texture, and weighs between one and five pounds usually.

Freshwater drum table quality and uses in Mississippi waters, explaining culinary value, identification, and common misconceptions.

Mississippi sturgeon species, including pallid and shovelnose, receive state and federal protection against fishing and harvest.

Mississippi River sturgeon sizes, covering shovelnose and pallid species, provide average lengths and weights for anglers.

American paddlefish diet and filter feeding habits explained, detailing how these fish consume zooplankton using specialized gill rakers.

Mississippi paddlefish regulations and laws regarding fishing techniques, habitats, and the strict state ban on snagging.

Mississippi paddlefish size ranges from twenty to sixty pounds for typical catches, while ancient giants exceed one hundred pounds.

Mississippi state management strategies and angler actions to protect native fish populations from invasive Asian carp species.

Invasive silver carp and bighead carp in Mississippi waters are edible fish, providing a way to help manage populations.

Silver carp leaping in Mississippi rivers, their 1970s introduction as invasive filter feeders, and safety tips for boaters.