Freshwater Drum
Aplodinotus grunniens · Sciaenidae
Common catalog entry
Identification keys
Use these visible cues as a starting point, then check local rules and review the live result before keeping a fish.
- Humped back
- Long dorsal fin
- Rounded tail
Habitat notes
Large rivers · Lakes
Active season: Summer
Common approach: Worms / crankbaits
Look-alike check
When a result is uncertain, start with these catalog neighbors. They share family, genus, or habitat signals; this list is a comparison aid, not a substitute for local identification expertise.
- Black Drum (Pogonias cromis)
- Ide (Orfe) (Leuciscus idus)
- Pikeperch (Sander lucioperca)
Conservation reminder
Makes a drumming sound; bottom feeder.
Seasons, size limits, and keep rules vary by water. Verify the current local regulations before keeping a catch; release it carefully when unsure.
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