Fish of the Week!
311 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsFish enthusiasts Katrina Liebich and Guy Eroh journey across America on a quest to discover ALL THE FISH: big and small, common and rare, beautiful and downright strange. Diverse guests help dig into the latest science and bring their perspectives about how fish are woven into the fabric of communities and cultures. Listeners walk away from each episode with practical information about how to connect with and conserve our amazing, finned friends.
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Episodes
Mysteries of the American Eel
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 52.2 MBThe American eel starts its mysterious life in the Sargasso Sea before making its way into rivers along the Eastern Seaboard. Katrina and Guy are joined by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fish enthusiast and eel fan Holly Richards.
Zombie Salmon!
October 25, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 42 MBFor this special Halloween episode, Katrina and Guy are creeping into a conversation about the underappreciated end-of-life and after-life phases of the salmon life cycle. You won't want to miss the scoop on zombie salmon, brain-eating bears, and and salmon graveyards!
Coho Salmon feat. Brandy Baker
October 18, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 45.4 MBCatch the scoop on the late salmon run in some of the clearest waters of Interior Alaska. We're talking about the amazing Coho Salmon that make it a thousand miles up the Yukon River to the Delta Clearwater River. Katrina and Guy are joined by guest Brandy Baker from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Cohos of Alaska's Delta Clearwater River
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 45.4 MBCatch the scoop on the late salmon run in some of the clearest waters of Interior Alaska. We're talking about the amazing Coho Salmon that make it a thousand miles up the Yukon River to the Delta Clearwater River. Katrina and Guy are joined by guest Brandy Baker from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Whitefish feat. Cyrus Harris
October 11, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 48.2 MBKatrina and Guy talk with Cyrus Harris from Sisaulik, Alaska about whitefish, coastal lagoons, and traditional Iñupiaq fish trapping techniques.
Whitefish: Traditional Iñupiaq Fish Trapping
October 11, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 48.2 MBKatrina and Guy talk with Cyrus Harris from Sisaulik, Alaska about whitefish, coastal lagoons, and traditional Iñupiaq fish trapping techniques.
Sucker Lovers
October 04, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 37 MBKatrina and Guy are suckers for a good conversation about Catostomidae. From those fleshy lips to their pharyngeal teeth, this episode about freshwater suckers is sure to appeal to all you fish enthusiasts out there.
Sheefish feat. Ray Hander and Bill Carter
September 27, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 54 MBSiilvik, the Iñupiaq name for Selawik, means "place of sheefish." Learn more about this amazing place and Alaska's largest whitefish. Katrina and Guy are joined by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fish biologists Ray Hander and Bill Carter to talk about the fall spawning migration, collaborative fish science and permafrost thaw slumps. (episode 6 featuring Siikauraq Martha Whiting focuses on the winter sheefish fishery in Kotzebue, AK).
Sheefish Science in Selawik National Wildlife Refuge
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 54 MBFisheries biologists Ray Hander and Bill Carter highlight the current state of knowledge about Alaska's Selawik River sheefish population and how a permafrost thaw slump upstream of the spawning grounds may be impacting recruitment and subsistence fisheries.
Striped Bass feat. Mike Armstrong
September 20, 2021 16:51 - 22 minutes - 51.8 MBKatrina and Guy talk with Dr. Mike Armstrong from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries about a popular anadromous fish, the "fishiest looking fish" - the striped bass! We're talking everything from lifecycle to management of this superstar perciform.
Striped Bass: Superstar Perciform
September 20, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 51.8 MBKatrina and Guy talk with Dr. Mike Armstrong from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries about a popular anadromous fish, the "fishiest looking fish" - the striped bass! We're talking everything from lifecycle to management of this superstar perciform.
Bering Cisco feat. Randy Brown
September 13, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 40.5 MBKatrina and Guy chat with Dr. Randy Brown about the fascinating Bering Cisco. Worldwide, there are only three known spawning populations of this fish and all occur in Alaska. From new discoveries to a rise in popularity in the kosher markets of New York City, this is a fish story you won't want to miss!
Bering Cisco: Alaska's Fish
September 13, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 40.5 MBKatrina and Guy chat with Dr. Randy Brown about the fascinating Bering Cisco. Worldwide, there are only three known spawning populations of this fish and all occur in Alaska. From new discoveries to a rise in popularity in the kosher markets of New York City, this is a fish story you won't want to miss!
Ratfish feat. Ketchikan artist Ray Troll
September 06, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 55.6 MB"It's a very small, exclusive and very cool club, you know, the Chimaera club." Ray Troll, an artist known best for his scientific surrealism, talks with Katrina and Guy about the otherworldly ratfish and how fish inspire his art.
Ratfish: Chimaera Club
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 55.6 MB"It's a very small, exclusive and very cool club, you know, the Chimaera club." Ray Troll, an artist known best for his scientific surrealism, talks with Katrina and Guy about the otherworldly ratfish and how fish inspire his art.
Ratfish: Join the Chimaera Club
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 55.6 MB"It's a very small, exclusive and very cool club, you know, the Chimaera club." Ray Troll, an artist known best for his scientific surrealism, talks with Katrina and Guy about the otherworldly ratfish and how fish inspire his art.
Gila Trout feat. Jill Wick & Trevor Luna
August 30, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 43.5 MBKatrina and Guy talk with Jill Wick from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and Trevor Luna from the Mora National Fish Hatchery about Gila Trout, a fish described as taking its colors "from the New Mexico sunset." We cover a variety of topics from how the fire/monsoon season impacts these fish to recovery efforts and the range of fishing experiences to be had. Enjoy!
Gila Trout: New Mexico's Sunset Fish
August 30, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 43.5 MBKatrina and Guy talk with Jill Wick from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and Trevor Luna from the Mora National Fish Hatchery about Gila Trout, a fish described as taking its colors "from the New Mexico sunset." We cover a variety of topics from how the fire/monsoon season impacts these fish to recovery efforts and the range of fishing experiences to be had. Enjoy!
Pacific Halibut feat. Claude Dykstra
August 23, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 49.4 MBDid you know Pacific Halibut have individually unique patterns on the underside of their tails, much like our fingerprints? Or that their eyes migrate to the top side of their head as they grow? Katrina and Guy talk with Claude Dykstra (a research biologist with the International Pacific Halibut Commission) about this beautiful, interesting, and tasty fish.
Pacific Halibut: Both Sides of the Fish
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 49.4 MBGet to know both sides of the fish who's eyes migrate to the topside of their head as they grow. Katrina and Guy talk with Claude Dykstra (a research biologist with the International Pacific Halibut Commission) about this beautiful, interesting, and tasty fish.
Fall Chum Salmon feat. Andy Bassich
August 16, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 48.6 MBKatrina and Guy are joined by Andy Bassich from Eagle, Alaska to talk all about fall Chum Salmon (and a little bit about dog teams too!). Learn about these important fish and their amazing migration from someone who's been living with and depending on them for over 30 years.
Yukon River Fall Chum Salmon
August 16, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 48.6 MBKatrina and Guy are joined by Andy Bassich from Eagle, Alaska to talk all about fall Chum Salmon (and a little bit about dog teams too!). Learn about these important fish and their amazing migration from someone who's been living with and depending on them for over 30 years.
Fall Chum Salmon (Yukon River)!
August 16, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 48.6 MBKatrina and Guy are joined by Andy Bassich from Eagle, Alaska to talk all about fall Chum Salmon (and a little bit about dog teams too!). Learn about these important fish and their amazing migration from someone who's been living with and depending on them for over 30 years.
Arctic Grayling feat. Andrew Gryska
August 09, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 37 MBAndy Gryska from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game joins Katrina and Guy to dig deeper into the biology and behavior of the beautiful, big-finned Arctic Grayling (earlier, we heard from Joanne Bryant, who shared her Gwich'in/Athabaskan perspectives). Andy also shares his favorite grayling recipe!
Alaska's Big-Finned Arctic Grayling
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 37 MBAndy Gryska from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game joins Katrina and Guy to dig deeper into the biology and behavior of the beautiful, big-finned Arctic Grayling (earlier, we heard from Joanne Bryant, who shared her Gwich'in/Athabaskan perspectives). Andy also shares his favorite grayling recipe!
Pink Salmon feat. Mark Hieronymus
August 02, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 46 MBThis week Katrina and Guy are fishing for info from Trout Unlimited's Mark Hieronymus. Tune in to learn all about Pink Salmon (AKA "humpies") with a focus on Southeast Alaska. These eating machines are a great beginner fish for anglers. Whether you dead drift a dry fly or fish top water, "they're bitey!"
Pink Salmon
August 02, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 46 MBThis week Katrina and Guy are fishing for info from Trout Unlimited's Mark Hieronymus. Tune in to learn all about Pink Salmon (AKA "humpies") with a focus on Southeast Alaska. These eating machines are a great beginner fish for anglers. Whether you dead drift a dry fly or fish top water, "they're bitey!"
Pink Salmon: Humpies of Southeast Alaska
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 46 MBOur guest Mark Hieronymus has a soft spot for Pink Salmon. A great beginner fish, we discuss angling techniques and learn more about Pink Salmon ecology in Southeast Alaska.
Columbia River Steelhead feat. Nate Wiese
July 26, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 47 MBKatrina and Guy talk Columbia River Steelhead Trout, high temperatures, and everything in between with Nate Wiese, the Lower Snake River Compensation Plan Coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Columbia River Steelhead
July 26, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 47 MBKatrina and Guy talk Columbia River Steelhead Trout, high temperatures, and everything in between with Nate Wiese, the Lower Snake River Compensation Plan Coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Nathan Perrine
July 22, 2021 04:00Assistant Fire Management Officer Nathan Perrine talks about his path into "fire" and some of the ways it is managed on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska.
Nathan Perrine
July 22, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 22 MBAssistant Fire Management Officer Nathan Perrine talks about his path into "fire" and some of the ways it is managed on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska.
Salmon Sharks feat. Cindy Tribuzio & Sabrina Garcia
July 19, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 47.7 MBGuy and Katrina talk with scientists Cindy Tribuzio (NOAA Fisheries) and Sabrina Garcia (Alaska Department of Fish and Game) about this rad smaller cousin of the great white shark!
Salmon Sharks!
July 19, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 47.7 MBScientists Cindy Tribuzio (NOAA Fisheries) and Sabrina Garcia (Alaska Department of Fish and Game) join the conversation about all the fish to talk about a rad smaller cousin of the great white shark!
Sculpins!
July 12, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBKatrina and Guy banter and nerd out about all the sculpins...from tiny "chickens of the stream" to the warty, antlered, lavishly-colored marine species. Sculpins are, in a word: cool! Get to know this underappreciated, fascinating group of fishes.
Arctic Grayling
July 05, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBOur guest is Joanne Bryant from Arctic Village, Alaska. Joanne brings her Gwichʼin/Athabaskan perspectives to talk about Arctic Grayling, culture, and share a story about fishing for this spectacular sail-finned beauty with her grandpa.
Arctic Grayling feat. Joanne Bryant
July 05, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBOur guest is Joanne Bryant from Arctic Village, Alaska. Joanne brings her Gwichʼin/Athabaskan perspectives to talk about Arctic Grayling, culture, and also shares a story about fishing for this spectacular sail-finned beauty with her grandpa.
Arctic Grayling: A Gwich'in Perspective
July 05, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBJoanne Bryant (Ditsuh Taii) from Arctic Village, Alaska brings her Gwichʼin/Athabaskan perspectives to talk about Arctic Grayling, culture, and also shares a story about fishing for this spectacular sail-finned beauty with her grandpa.
Arctic Grayling: Fishing with Grandpa
July 05, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBJoanne Bryant (Ditsuh Taii) from Arctic Village, Alaska brings her Gwichʼin/Athabaskan perspectives to talk about Arctic Grayling, culture, and also shares a story about fishing for this spectacular sail-finned beauty with her grandpa.
Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon feat. Dan Schindler
June 28, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 36.5 MBKatrina and Guy talk with Dr. Daniel Schindler, a professor from the University of Washington, about wild sockeye salmon in Alaska's Bristol Bay region. We dive into the "portfolio effect" and what drives sustainability of this amazing resource. We previously heard from Orville Lind who focused on culture and fishing.
Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon (part 2)
June 28, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 36.5 MBKatrina and Guy talk with Dr. Daniel Schindler, a professor from the University of Washington, about wild sockeye salmon in Alaska's Bristol Bay region. We dive into the "portfolio effect" and what drives sustainability of this amazing resource.
Science of Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon
June 28, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 36.5 MBKatrina and Guy talk with Dr. Daniel Schindler, a professor from the University of Washington, about wild sockeye salmon in Alaska's Bristol Bay region. We dive into the "portfolio effect" and what drives sustainability of this amazing resource. We previously heard from Orville Lind who focused on culture and fishing.
Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon feat. Orville Lind
June 21, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MBAlaska's Bristol Bay wild sockeye salmon fishery is world-renowned. Katrina and Guy talk with retired commercial fisherman/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Native Liaison Orville Lind. Orville, who hails from Chignik, Alaska, gives insight into fishing and the cultural importance of Bristol Bay sockeyes. Dr. Daniel Schindler from the University of Washington is up next with a deep dive into their biology and the "portfolio effect."
Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon (part 1)
June 21, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MBAlaska's Bristol Bay wild sockeye salmon fishery is world-renowned. Katrina and Guy talk with retired commercial fisherman/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Native Liaison Orville Lind. Orville, who hails from Chignik, Alaska, gives insight into fishing and the cultural importance of Bristol Bay sockeyes. Dr. Daniel Schindler from the University of Washington is up next with a deep dive into their biology and the "portfolio effect."
Bristol Bay Sockeyes: An Alutiiq/Sugpiaq Perspective
June 21, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MBOrville Lind, who hails from Chignik, Alaska, gives insight into fishing and the cultural importance of Bristol Bay's wild sockeye salmon fishery.
Bristol Bay Sockeyes: Alutiiq/Sugpiaq Perspective
June 21, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MBOrville Lind, who hails from Chignik, Alaska, gives insight into fishing and the cultural importance of Bristol Bay's wild sockeye salmon fishery.
Bad 'dads: Kodiak Island's Invasive Crawdads
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 36 MBThe Signal Crayfish has made itself at home after being introduced to Alaska's Kodiak Island. Guests include Matt van Daele (Tribal Biologist at Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak), Jeff Woods (a crayfish fisherman and police officer), and Tammy Davis (Invasive Species Program Coordinator at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game).
Atlantic Salmon
June 07, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 35.4 MBKatrina and Guy talk about wild Atlantic Salmon with guests Dan McCaw from the Penobscot Indian Nation and Rory Saunders from NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service. Atlantic Salmon have seen a lot of changes over recent centuries, but there are efforts underway to restore their habitats and the amazing community of native sea-run fishes to which they belong.
Atlantic Salmon feat. Dan McCaw & Rory Saunders
June 07, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 35.4 MBKatrina and Guy talk about wild Atlantic Salmon with guests Dan McCaw from the Penobscot Indian Nation and Rory Saunders from NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service. Atlantic Salmon have seen a lot of changes over recent centuries, but there are efforts underway to restore their habitats and the amazing community of native sea-run fishes to which they belong.
Wild Sea-Run Atlantic Salmon
June 07, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 35.4 MBWild Atlantic Salmon have seen a lot of changes over recent centuries, but efforts are underway to restore their habitats and the amazing community of native sea-run fishes to which they belong. Guests Dan McCaw (Penobscot Indian Nation) and Rory Saunders (NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service) join the conversation.