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District of Columbia Snakehead
The USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database documents northern snakehead at 5 locations across District of Columbia, 5 with established populations. Always confirm current fishing and possession rules with your state wildlife agency before you fish.
Anacostia River
riverNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. Middle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan drainage. 480 USGS specimen records (2005–2017); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Oxen Run Cove
creekNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. Middle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2011); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Pentagon Lagoon
lakeNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. Middle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2009); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Potomac River
riverNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. Middle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan drainage. 434 USGS specimen records (2007–2013); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Rock Creek
creekNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. Middle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan drainage. 16 USGS specimen records (2009–2012); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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