Twenty years ago, the auspicious journey of the snakehead fish into Maryland waters started with a few being dropped into a Crofton pond — now they are throughout Maryland and the Delmarva Peninsula.

Neither of the common names for the submarine-shaped fish scientifically called Channa argus are particularly flattering. They can grow in excess of 33 inches and have a toothy mouth and are native to ...

It is believed that the fish were part of a group imported as decorative pets. Fishermen urge people to eat creatures ...

Officials with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) are reminding anglers to steer clear of releasing a rare invasive species into the water if they happen to catch the fish.

Northern Snakehead, an invasive predatory fish from Asia, have been found in the Upper Delaware but so far in low numbers. The fish is sometimes mistaken with the native Bowfin. The PA Fish & Boat ...

Now that the northern snakehead fish has finally been confirmed in Louisiana, what should you do if you see it? The snakehead, an Asian import that appeared in the U.S. more than 20 years ago, is a ...

An invasive snakehead fish is seen in Missouri. Breeding populations have established themselves in the state’s waterways, threatening native fish and local ecosystems. Missouri Department of ...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources certified a new state-record Northern snakehead Friday. The fish weighed 21 pounds and was caught from a kayak by Eastern Shore resident Damien Cook.

COLOMBO — The Deduru Oya reservoir in northwestern Sri Lanka has long been a favorite fishing spot for angler Ishanka Dissanayaka. In mid-June, he returned to the reservoir for a relaxing day by the ...

This is one way to kill a snakehead fish. Good morning and welcome to Snakehead Fishing Boot Camp! I'm your first mate, Hurricalfe, a man with virtually no nautical experience and an irrational fear ...

GWINNETT COUNTY, Georgia -- An ominous looking fish is as concerning to wildlife biologists as it is intimidating. A snakehead fish was caught and released by an angler last week in a Georgia pond and ...