81 Northern Snakeheads Caught in Conowingo Dam Fish Lift
Maryland officials report a spike in northern snakehead captures at Conowingo Dam on the Susquehanna River—81 fish this spring compared to only one in…
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Maryland officials report a spike in northern snakehead captures at Conowingo Dam on the Susquehanna River—81 fish this spring compared to only one in…

Michigan State University published educational content about Northern snakehead fish as part of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, focusing on…

A non-native goldline snakehead population was discovered in Manatee County, Florida, 250 km from the only other known U.S. population. Officials remo…

A couple caught a snakehead fish at Salisbury City Park. The catch represents continued snakehead activity in local waterways.

USGS explains snakehead biology and taxonomy, distinguishing Asian Channa from African Parachanna. Northern snakeheads are invasive in North America; …
A Maryland angler bowfishing on Mattwoman Creek caught a 17.47-pound northern snakehead, surpassing the previous state record by over half a pound. Th…
USGS researchers discovered and removed an established goldline snakehead population from a Manatee County freshwater pond in 2020, using nets, electr…
Marine Corps Base Quantico organized its inaugural snakehead fishing tournament, a 24-hour event.

A Washington Post opinion piece argues against the culling of snakehead fish in the Potomac River, likely presenting an alternative perspective on inv…

A Maryland angler explores the growing snakehead population in Loch Raven Reservoir and examines why state wildlife officials encourage eating them as…
Anglers Joe Norton and Nevin King caught nine snakeheads below Cambridge, MD, with the largest a 32.5-inch fish on a jig and paddletail. Captain Marc …

Bowfishing captains in Maryland harvested eight American snakeheads and brought them back for cooking. The article notes snakeheads are an invasive sp…
Northern snakeheads have become established throughout New Jersey's Delaware River and tributaries since first appearing in 2008. The article explores…
Northern snakeheads, invasive to the Potomac River area since 2002, have not devastated native fish populations as originally feared. Despite their pr…

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources advises anglers to immediately kill Northern snakehead if caught rather than release it, citing the spe…

The Smithsonian's National Zoo profiles the northern snakehead, detailing its ability to "walk" on land using specialized breathing and locomotion, it…
Bowfishing captain reported catching approximately 10 snakeheads during a scouting trip in Ocean City, Maryland. Local fishing report covers both snak…
Maryland Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service launched a tagging program offering $10–$200 gift cards to anglers who har…

Maryland DNR and U.S. Fish and Wildlife are tagging up to 500 northern snakeheads in the Chesapeake Bay and Blackwater River, offering fishermen $10–$…
Captain Marc Spagnola offers guided night bowfishing trips targeting snakeheads and gar in Maryland rivers. The activity combines sport and invasive-s…

Maryland DNR and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are hosting a free all-day snakehead fishing derby on June 8 at Harriet Tubman State Park in Dorcheste…
Maryland DNR and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service host their second annual snakehead derby at Gunpowder Falls State Park in Baltimore County on June 25,…

Maryland DNR and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are continuing a tagging initiative on northern snakeheads in Chesapeake tributaries, offering anglers…
A Northern Snakehead was reported in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. The invasive Asian species reproduces slowly compared to other invasive fish; offici…
A group of snakehead fish were observed floating calmly near the surface in an uncommon display, drifting together peacefully rather than competing fo…

Vietnamese vendors in Ho Chi Minh City prepare thousands of grilled snakehead fish as traditional offerings for the God of Wealth festival. Prices ran…

A viral video from Vietnam's Mekong Delta shows dozens of snakehead fish jumping in synchronized bursts when fed by tapping a plastic barrel, creating…

Vietnamese vendors on a famous grilled-snakehead street in Ho Chi Minh City work through the night to prepare thousands of whole grilled snakehead fis…
Indonesian research organization BRIN highlights emerging applications of snakehead fish beyond food, focusing on potential uses in cosmetics and phar…

Sri Lankan fishing community is actively involved in efforts to control an invasive giant snakehead population in local waters.