Kids Fishing Fish Education

Want to learn more about Montana's fish species and fishing opportunities?
You've landed in the right place. Click on the links and videos below to explore the depths of fish science and fishing fun.

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Montana Field Guide

Fish Species in Montana

At Home Fish Dissection Kit

For adults and students who are interested in learning about basic fish biology, start with dissecting. Here is a fun activity to learn about where the organs of the body are located, what they do and a few fun facts about each. This kit provides the same information as a real fish dissection but a little more at home friendly.

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Fish Anatomy Study Guide

The use of external features or characteristics is the best way to properly identify fish species. Biologists use certain external fish features to categorized individuals into family groups. These family groups are then used to determine species groups using other scientific methods such as DNA analysis.

*This study guide is best viewed on a computer

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Fishes of Montana

An app that brings the field guide to mobile devices

The Fishes of Montana app, available for Android and iOS devices, includes information on 90 native and introduced species.

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