If you think you know how many fish species there are and what the biggest fish species in Wisconsin is, you can put your knowledge to the test at the next Science on Tap presentation. John Lyons is a Fishery Research Supervisor for the DNR and will talk about “The Wonderful World of Wisconsin’s Fishes.” He says while most fisherman the common bluegill, walleye and northern pike, he says there’s a variety of fish out there that most people don’t know about.
“…the biggest fish is the lake sturgeon; a really big one can be 6 ft in length and exceed 200 pounds. That’s also the longest lived fish in the state, so there are records of fish that approach or exceed 100 years old or some that are thought to be 150, although it can be hard to and actually age these fish when they get that large.”
Lyons says he will touch on the smallest, oldest, shortest lived and most and least common fish among other topics.
Lyons will be at the Minocqua Brewing Company March 2 at 6:30pm. For more information visit scienceontapminocqua.org
