Fishing for Chestnut lamprey

Ichthyomyzon castaneus

The chestnut lamprey is a jawless fish characterized by its elongated, eel-like body and circular, toothed mouth. It primarily feeds on the blood of other fish. Found in freshwater rivers and streams, it typically grows to 12-16 inches and weighs up to 1 pound. This parasitic species exhibits a migratory behavior during spawning season. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Chestnut lamprey

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