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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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.
Lake Sturgeon: a big fish story
May 31, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 37.1 MBGuests Paige Wigren, Jennifer Johnson, and Justin Chiotti from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Alpena Office recount the catching of a massive Lake Sturgeon in the Detroit River.
Lake Sturgeon
May 31, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 37.1 MBGuests Paige Wigren, Jennifer Johnson, and Justin Chiotti from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Alpena Office recount the catching of a massive Lake Sturgeon in the Detroit River.
Lake Sturgeon: Big Fish Story
May 31, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 37.1 MBGuests Paige Wigren, Jennifer Johnson, and Justin Chiotti from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Alpena Office recount the catching of a massive Lake Sturgeon in the Detroit River.
Spring Pike feat. Andy Stevens
May 24, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 33.4 MBWe're joined by guest Andy Stevens from our Anchorage, Alaska field office, who's a recent transplant and pike fishing enthusiast from the Midwest US. We'll give you the scoop on fishing for Northern Pike during that transition time when ice is giving way to open water, including three main factors to consider: temperature, weeds, and bait size. Happy fishing!
Spring Pike
May 24, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 33.4 MBWe're joined by guest Andy Stevens from our Anchorage, Alaska field office, who's a recent transplant and pike fishing enthusiast from the Midwest US. We'll give you the scoop on fishing for Northern Pike during that transition time when ice is giving way to open water, including three main factors to consider: temperature, weeds, and bait size. Happy fishing!
Northern Pike: Spring is Here!
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 33.4 MBWe're joined by pike fishing enthusiast Andy Stevens. We'll give you the scoop on fishing for Northern Pike during that transition time when ice is giving way to open water, including three main factors to consider: temperature, weeds, and bait size. Happy fishing!
Spring is Here: Northern Pike
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 33.4 MBWe're joined by pike fishing enthusiast Andy Stevens. We'll give you the scoop on fishing for Northern Pike during that transition time when ice is giving way to open water, including three main factors to consider: temperature, weeds, and bait size. Happy fishing!
Kenai River Kings feat. Jim Boersma & Andy Loranger
May 16, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 34.5 MBOur fish of the week is the Chinook Salmon, and very specifically Kenai River Kings. 36 years ago Les Anderson of Soldotna, Alaska landed the all-tackle world record Chinook that topped the scales at nearly 100lbs. Our guests this week are Andy Loranger, the Refuge Manager at Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, and Jim Boersma, a Fisheries Biologist with our Kenai Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office.
Kenai River Kings
May 16, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 34.5 MBOur fish of the week is the Chinook Salmon, and very specifically Kenai River Kings. 36 years ago Les Anderson of Soldotna, Alaska landed the all-tackle world record Chinook that topped the scales at nearly 100lbs. Our guests this week are Andy Loranger, the Refuge Manager at Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, and Jim Boersma, a Fisheries Biologist with our Kenai Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office.
King of the Kenai: Chinook Salmon
May 16, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 34.4 MB36 years ago Les Anderson of Soldotna, Alaska landed the all-tackle world record Chinook Salmon that topped the scales at nearly 100lbs. Guests Andy Loranger (Kenai National Wildlife Refuge) and fish biologist Jim Boersma discuss Kenai River kings today.
Sticklebacks!
May 10, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBAlaska born and raised, Dr. Frank von Hippel joins Katrina and Guy to talk about a fascinating and important fish: stickleback! This fish may come in a tiny package, but what it can teach us spans a huge array of topics, from evolution to parental care and ecotoxicology. We hope you enjoy All The Fish!
Sticklebacks feat. Frank von Hippel
May 10, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBAlaska born and raised, Dr. Frank von Hippel joins Katrina and Guy to talk about a fascinating and important fish: stickleback! This fish may come in a tiny package, but what it can teach us spans a huge array of topics, from evolution to parental care and ecotoxicology. We hope you enjoy All The Fish!
The Remarkable Stickleback
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBAlaska born and raised, Dr. Frank von Hippel joins Katrina and Guy to talk about a fascinating and important fish: stickleback! This fish may come in a tiny package, but what it can teach us spans a huge array of topics, from evolution to parental care and ecotoxicology.
Eulachon feat. Ted Hart & Meredith Pochardt
May 03, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 33.9 MBJoin us as we talk about the "salvation fish" (Eulachon) with guests Ted Hart from the Chilkoot lndian Association and Meredith Pochardt from Haines, Alaska. These oily fish bring people together and provide sustenance to humans and wildlife.
Eulachon
May 03, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 33.9 MBJoin us as we talk about the "salvation fish" (Eulachon) with guests Ted Hart from the Chilkoot lndian Association and Meredith Pochardt from Haines, Alaska. These oily fish bring people together and provide sustenance to humans and wildlife.
Salvation Fish: Eulachon Bring Spring and Fresh Hope
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 33.9 MBBehold the oily little fish that brings people together each spring. Guests Ted Hart from the Chilkoot lndian Association and Meredith Pochardt from Haines, Alaska bring their perspectives
Steelhead Trout
April 26, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 29.9 MBHead to Southeast Alaska with us for a conversation about a special variety of Rainbow Trout: the Steelhead! Katrina and Guy are joined by guests Mark Hieronymus (Trout Unlimited) and retired Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist Roger Harding.
Steelhead Trout feat. Mark Hieronymus & Roger Harding
April 26, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 29.9 MBHead to Southeast Alaska with us for a conversation about a special variety of Rainbow Trout: the Steelhead! Katrina and Guy are joined by guests Mark Hieronymus (Trout Unlimited) and retired Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist Roger Harding.
Called to Sea: Steelhead Trout Answer
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 29.9 MBHead to Southeast Alaska with us for a conversation about a special variety of Rainbow Trout: the Steelhead! Katrina and Guy are joined by guests Mark Hieronymus (Trout Unlimited) and retired Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist Roger Harding.
Sturgeon feat. Laura Heironimus & Ken Lepla
April 19, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 34.5 MBWe're talking about a couple of "living dinosaurs" that range from Alaska down to California. Join Katrina and Guy for a conversation with guests Laura Heironimus and Ken Lepla about Green and White Sturgeon.
Sturgeon
April 19, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 34.5 MBWe're talking about a couple of "living dinosaurs" that range from Alaska down to California. Join Katrina and Guy for a conversation with guests Laura Heironimus and Ken Lepla about Green and White Sturgeon.
Sturgeon: Living Dinosaurs of the Pacific Coast
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 34.5 MBWe're talking about a couple of "living dinosaurs" that range from Alaska down to California. Join Katrina and Guy for a conversation with guests Laura Heironimus and Ken Lepla about Green and White Sturgeon.
Sablefish (black cod) feat. Stewart Valladolid
April 12, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 32.3 MBKodiak-born angler Stewart Valladolid gave an enthusiastic “Sablefish all the way to the grill!” when Katrina asked him which fish we wanted to talk about. So that's our fish of the week, Alaska's denizen of the deep, also known locally as black cod.
Sablefish (black cod)
April 12, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 32.3 MBKodiak-born angler Stewart Valladolid gave an enthusiastic “Sablefish all the way to the grill!” when Katrina asked him which fish we wanted to talk about. So that's our fish of the week, Alaska's denizen of the deep, also known locally as black cod.
Sablefish: Denizens of the Deep
April 12, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 32.3 MBKodiak-born angler Stewart Valladolid gave an enthusiastic “Sablefish all the way to the grill!” when Katrina asked him which fish we wanted to talk about. So that's our fish of the week, Alaska's denizen of the deep, also known locally as black cod.
Rockfish feat. Brittany Blain
April 05, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 31.6 MBKatrina and Guy chat with Brittany Blain from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game about rockfish. Listen in to learn more about the difference between pelagics and non-pelagics, with an up-close look at Black Rockfish and Yelloweye. They also cover deepwater release and, of course, swim bladders!
Rockfish
April 05, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 31.6 MBKatrina and Guy chat with Brittany Blain from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game about rockfish. Listen in to learn more about the difference between pelagics and non-pelagics, with an up-close look at Black Rockfish and Yelloweye. They also cover deepwater release and, of course, swim bladders!
Rockfish Rundown: Pelagics & Non-Pelagics
April 05, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 31.6 MBHow well do you really know your marine rockfish? Learn more about the difference between pelagics and non-pelagics, with an up-close look at Black Rockfish and Yelloweye. From catching and eating these fish to barotrauma and deepwater release, we cover it all with Brittany Blain from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Spring Break - Alligator Gar (part 2)
March 29, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 36.9 MBJoin Katrina and Guy as they wrap up their "spring break" from Alaska with The Gar Guy, Dr. Solomon David! This week the conversation about Alligator Gar continues, with a focus on fishing, safety and consumption. If you missed part 1, it's all about gar biology.
Alligator Gar feat. Solomon David (spring break/part 2)
March 29, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 36.9 MBJoin Katrina and Guy as they wrap up their "spring break" from Alaska with The Gar Guy, Dr. Solomon David! This week the conversation about Alligator Gar continues, with a focus on fishing, safety and consumption. If you missed part 1, it's all about gar biology.
Alligator Gar with "The Gar Guy" (part 2)
March 29, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 36.9 MBKatrina and Guy continue their conversation with Dr. Solomon David, with a focus on fishing, safety and eating gar. If you missed part 1, it's all about gar biology.
Spring Break - Alligator Gar (part 1)
March 22, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 30.4 MBPack your bags! Katrina and Guy are headed down to Louisiana to talk gar with special guest Dr. Solomon David. Part 1 is all about the biology of these amazing fish with a focus on Alligator Gar. We gar-antee you wont want to miss this two part episode with the Gar Guy.
Alligator Gar feat. Solomon David (spring break/part 1)
March 22, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 30.4 MBPack your bags! Katrina and Guy are headed down to Louisiana to talk gar with special guest Dr. Solomon David. Part 1 is all about the biology of these amazing fish with a focus on Alligator Gar. We gar-antee you wont want to miss this two part episode with the Gar Guy.
Alligator Gar with "The Gar Guy" (part 1)
March 22, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 30.4 MBPack your bags and head to Louisiana to learn about Alligator Gars with special guest Dr. Solomon David. Part 1 is all about the biology of these amazing fish that have swimming the Earth since before actual alligators.
Coastal Cutthroat Trout
March 15, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 26.5 MBThis fish isn't ruthless like the name suggests, but does have a distinctive marking from which its name originates. Katrina and Guy chat about all the Cutthroat Trout, including Alaska's subspecies, the Coastal Cut (Oncorhynchus clarkii clarkii).
Winter Kings feat. Holly Dickson & Mike Booz
March 08, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 40.1 MBHolly Dickson and Mike Booz, Sport Fish Area Managers in the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's Homer Office, join Katrina and Guy to talk about winter fishing for King Salmon by boat in Kachemak Bay. Fish on!
King Salmon
March 08, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 40.1 MBHolly Dickson and Mike Booz, Sport Fish Area Managers in the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's Homer Office, join Katrina and Guy to talk about winter fishing for King Salmon by boat in Kachemak Bay. Fish on!
Winter Kings of Kachemak Bay
March 08, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 40.1 MBHolly Dickson and Mike Booz, Sport Fish Area Managers in the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's Homer Office, join to talk about winter fishing for King (Chinook) Salmon by boat in Kachemak Bay, Alaska. Fish on!
Sockeye Salmon Preppers
March 01, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 35.6 MBKatrina and Guy are dreaming about the Alaska summer and fishing for Sockeyes...this week's episode focuses on how to prepare for the upcoming fishing season including prepping your gear and making space in your freezer.
Dolly Varden feat. Matt Nielsen
February 22, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 23.6 MBMatt Nielsen, an Izembek National Wildlife Refuge employee from Cold Bay, Alaska joins us to talk about Dolly Varden (and how the rivers can get a little "furry" with bears). We hope you enjoy learning about this absolutely stunningly-beautiful fish and get out to enjoy All The Fish.
Dolly Varden
February 22, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 23.6 MBMatt Nielsen, an Izembek National Wildlife Refuge employee from Cold Bay, Alaska joins us to talk about Dolly Varden (and how the rivers can get a little "furry" with bears). We hope you enjoy learning about this absolutely stunningly-beautiful fish and get out to enjoy All The Fish.
Dolly Varden of Izembek Refuge
February 22, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 23.6 MBMatt Nielsen joins from Cold Bay/Izembek National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to talk Dolly Varden and how the rivers can get a little "furry" with bears.
Lake Trout
February 15, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 37.5 MBLake Trout fisherman and Alaska fishery biologist Jarred Stone joins us to talk about all things lakers! Learn more about Lake Trout biology, winter fishing, and some different ways to smoke and eat them.
Lake Trout feat. Jarred Stone
February 15, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 37.5 MBLake Trout fisherman and Alaska fishery biologist Jarred Stone joins us to talk about all things lakers! Learn more about Lake Trout biology, winter fishing, and some different ways to smoke and eat them.
Lake Trout: Lessons from the Lake
February 15, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 37.5 MBLake Trout fisherman and Alaska fishery biologist Jarred Stone joins us to talk about all things lakers! Learn more about Lake Trout biology, fishing, and some different ways to smoke and eat this fish.
Sheefish (inconnu) feat. Siikauraq Martha Whiting
February 08, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 38.5 MBSiikauraq Martha Whiting of Kotzebue joins Katrina and Guy to talk about sheefish, Alaska's largest whitefish! Learn about fishing through the ice with jiggers made of moose ribs and driftwood and hear about some amazing Alaskan meals.
Sheefish
February 08, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 38.5 MBSiikauraq Martha Whiting of Kotzebue joins Katrina and Guy to talk about sheefish, Alaska's largest whitefish! Learn about fishing through the ice with jiggers made of moose ribs and driftwood and hear about some amazing Alaskan meals.
Sheefish: Ice Fishing Alaska's Largest Whitefish
February 08, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 38.5 MBSiikauraq Martha Whiting of Kotzebue joins Katrina and Guy to talk about sheefish, Alaska's largest whitefish: Sheefish/Inconnu! Learn about fishing through the ice with niksiks made of moose ribs and driftwood and hear about some amazing Alaskan meals and methods of preparation.
Lampreys feat. Trent Sutton & Sabrina Garcia
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 34.4 MBWhy change a good thing? These primitive, jawless fish have been making a splash since long before dinosaurs. Trent Sutton from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Sabrina Garcia from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game join us to talk about all things lamprey!