FROM KEY 7
Fishing for white bass near trees at Calamus
Reservoir in Loup and Garfi eld Counties.
ERIC FOWLER, NEBRASKALAND
DRUM
Aplodinotus grunniens
IDENTIFICATION
High, arched back with long
dorsal fi n. Rounded tail.
INFORMATION
Average size:
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Average adult size is 12–20 inches. Master Angler
5 lbs. or 22 inches. State record is 29 lbs. 6 oz.
Habitat:
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Found in reservoirs, lakes, pits and rivers.
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Usually found in open water along the bottom where they feed on crayfi sh, clams and other bottom-
dwelling organisms.
Range:
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Common in the Missouri river. Sporadically found statewide in reservoirs, lakes and rivers.
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FISH KEY
TEMPERATE BASS FAMILY
