What is the biggest snakehead ever caught?

What is the biggest snakehead ever caught?

Angler Emanuel Tankersley caught this 19-pound, 5-ounce northern snakehead ( Channa argus ) last year, May 15, 2018 while fishing Potomac Creek in northern Virginia. Tankersley’s catch is now the new All-Tackle world record, certified by the International Game Fish Association. Photo courtesy of Emanuel Tankersley.

How big is a giant snakehead?

The giant snakehead is the largest in the family Channidae, capable of growing to over one meter in length (three feet) and a weight of over 20 kilograms (40 pounds).

Are snakeheads aggressive?

Most snakeheads will avoid contact with humans. However, when guarding their eggs or young, they can become aggressive if approached. One species, the giant snakehead (Channa micropeltes) native to southeastern Asia, has been reported to be aggressive toward humans who got too close to their nest.

Can you eat giant snakehead fish?

Interest has been picking up lately in the invasive fish species the northern snakehead (Channa Argus). This has led to many people wondering if you can eat snakehead. The short answer is yes, northern snakehead is an excellent fish to eat. Snakehead meat is firm, white and flaky.

Is there a bounty on snakehead fish?

Snakehead bounty: For every angler that catches and kills a snakehead fish in Maryland, the state is offering a $200 gift card “bounty” plus other incentives. Snakehead fish are an invasive species found in eight US states. Maryland is offering a bounty on snakeheads for the second year in a row.

What do giant snakehead fish eat?

Adult snakeheads not only eat other fish, they prey on insects, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds.

Can snakeheads walk on land?

Snakehead fish have evolved to “walk” on land! They propel themselves forward by moving their head and back fin in opposite directions. Underwater, a snakehead absorbs oxygen through its gills, just like other fish.

Does snakehead taste good?

The taste-testers found the mild taste of the snakehead was a perfect complement to the beer batter and tarter sauce. The cod was extremely good but the snakehead was just a bit better.

What to do if you catch a snakehead fish?

If you capture a snakehead fish: Do not release the fish or throw it up on the bank (it could wriggle back into the water). Kill the fish by freezing it or putting it on ice for an extended length of time. Photograph the fish if you have access to a camera so the species of snakehead fish can be positively identified.

What are some ways to catch a snakehead fish?

The most popular way to catch a snakehead is spinning. In the natural environment, it prefers areas of reservoirs with shallow water, snags and overgrown with aquatic vegetation. From the point of view of the bite, the fish is quite “capricious” and cautious. The snakehead can be caught on float tackle, using bait fish or dead fish as bait.

Where to catch snakeheads in Florida?

Today, anglers catch Snakehead as far south as North Miami, and as far north as Wellington . Some of Florida’s hottest Snakehead fishing locations include Margate, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Markham Park, Hillsboro Canal, Sunrise, Tamarac, Coconut Creek, and Cypress Creek.