Anglers in Maryland are as soon as once more uniting to place a cease to an invasive fish species whereas additionally reeling in a couple of dollars alongside the way in which.

The “Reel Rewards” program, launched in 2024 by a coalition of native conservation teams, pays fishermen $30 for each snakehead, blue and flathead they catch within the Baltimore harbor.

“Invasive fish species threaten the Baltimore Harbor ecosystem, economic system, and native species,” the group’s web site says. 

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“Invasive snakehead, blue catfish, and flathead catfish prey on and compete for assets with native species which are essential to anglers and companies,” the location additionally notes.

Anglers can catch as much as a most of 15 fish heads or our bodies per week — and it doesn’t matter whether or not the fish is caught on land or by boat.

An angler holds up an invasive northern snakehead.

Individuals can earn $30 per invasive fish by means of Maryland’s “Reel Rewards” program in Baltimore harbor. (iStock)

Snakeheads have scales just like a boa or python, giving which means to their identify.

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They are often discovered on the backside of shallow, slow-moving, weedy waters, in accordance with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).

northern snakehead

The initiative goals to regulate snakeheads and catfish populations threatening the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Solar/Tribune Information Service through Getty Photos)

The fish have giant mouths stuffed with pointed enamel, in accordance with FWS.

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Snakeheads fluctuate in measurement, however usually vary from stretching a number of inches to over three toes lengthy, in accordance with New York Invasive Species. 

MD NORTHERN SNAKEHEAD

Snakeheads have giant mouths stuffed with pointed enamel, in accordance with FWS. (iStock)

This system asks that each one fishermen adhere to the Maryland Division of Pure Assets fishing rules and have correct licenses.

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