The ruddy bowfin (Amia calva) is a ray-finned fish native to North America. Common names include mudfish, mud pike, dogfish, grindle, grinnel, swamp trout, and choupique.

Bowfin, freshwater fish of the order Amiiformes (infraclass Holostei); it is the only recognized living representative of its family (Amiidae), which dates back to the Jurassic Period. It is a voracious …

Bowfins are demersal freshwater piscivores, commonly found throughout much of the eastern United States, and in southern Ontario and Quebec. Fossil deposits indicate Amiiformes were …

A close relative of the gar, the Bowfin is a stout-bodied fish with a long, undulating dorsal fin that covers more than half the length of its body. The tail fin is rounded, and adult males have a …

The bowfin is an elongate and nearly-cylindrical fish with a long dorsal (back) fin that extends from the middle of the back to the tail. The tail fin is rounded and has a black spot on the upper …

Aug 19, 2025 · Bowfin (Amia calva) are an ancient species dating back to the Jurassic period. Though they’ve evolved, they still share some physical characteristics with their ancestors. …

A medium-sized, greenish fish, the bowfin can be found in clear lakes and slow streams through much of Minnesota. Bowfin survive in murky, oxygen-depleted water by rising to the surface …

The Bowfin, Amia calva, is a freshwater fish native to North America. It is the sole surviving member of the order Amiiformes, a group that flourished during the Mesozoic Era alongside …

Bowfins spawn in the late spring. Nests are constructed by males in shallow, weedy areas. Vegetation and silt are removed from the nest by males and the adhesive eggs attach to any …

Dec 1, 2025 · This guide provides a deep dive into the bowfin’s world, covering their unique biology, advanced tactics for targeting them, and how to turn this often-misunderstood trash …