Tilapia fishing in the United States occurs mainly in warm, southern regions, where this introduced species is found in lakes, rivers and managed waters.
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Nile tilapia
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
8 in · 1 lb
Nile tilapia
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
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Nile tilapia
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
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Nile tilapia
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
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Blue tilapia
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
12 in · 2 lb
Nile tilapia
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
length · weight
Blue tilapia
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
7 in · 1 lb
Nile tilapia
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
23 in · 13 lb


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