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Bowfin

Amia calva

Where to fish

These destinations have a source-linked record for this fish. Check the linked guide for the exact water and trip details.

Local names

A name can refer to different fish in different places.

NameRegionSource
Western mudfishCanadaReference
AlcarazPortugal · PortugueseReference
Amerikanischer SchlammfischGermany · GermanReference
AmieFrance · FrenchReference
BeaverfishCanadaReference
BlackfishCanadaReference
BonnetmouthUnited StatesReference
BowfinUnited StatesReference
BowfinGlobalReference
ChoupiquelCanada · FrenchReference
CottonfishCanadaReference
Cypress troutUnited StatesReference
Freshwater dogfishUK Gr. BritainReference
GrindleUK Gr. BritainReference
GrinnelCanadaReference
John A. GrindleCanadaReference
KahlhechtGermany · GermanReference
LawyerCanadaReference
MarshfishUnited StatesReference
Poisson de maraisCanada · FrenchReference
Poisson-castorCanada · FrenchReference
Poisson-castorFrance · FrenchReference
Scaled lingCanadaReference
SchlammfischGermany · GermanReference
Speckled catCanadaReference

Seasons

A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.

Regulations and identification

Source records

Country occurrence records

United States

A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.